Welcome to Historic Henderson
Historic Henderson is a website project for personal research and enjoyment of the history of Henderson, Kentucky. Enjoy!
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- Lillian Viola Rednour
A Life Remembered: Lillian Viola Rednour (1913-1916) On March 15, 1916, a tragedy unfolded in Henderson that shook two families and stunned the community. Three-year-old Lillian Viola Rednour,… - Red Ranger Cigars
I wondered what all signs were on this wall in the 200 block of North Main. This old photo clearly shows Red Ranger Cigars. See other ghost signs… - 330 Second Street
Near the corner of Second and Green, beyond the Moose Lodge building, stands a property that reflects the rise, peak, and transformation of Henderson’s automobile era. The address… - A “Spider Web and Soap Bubble” in 1904 Henderson
A “Spider Web and Soap Bubble” in 1904 Henderson A small notice tucked into the Henderson Morning Gleaner on July 31, 1904, offers a glimpse into everyday life…
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