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Historic Henderson is a website project for personal research and enjoyment of the history of Henderson, Kentucky. Enjoy!
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- Ramada Inn
The Ramada Inn on U.S. 41 North In the early 1970s, Henderson welcomed one of its largest motel developments when construction began on a new Ramada Inn at… - William “Bill” Jackson
William “Bill” Jackson 1883-1956 On April 22, 1937, a 54-year-old Henderson man stood before a camera at the Henderson Police Department. His name: William Jackson, sometimes called Bill…. - Ligon Cemetery
Ligon Cemetery: A Forgotten Family Burial Ground Near Robards *Cemetery is on private property* Hidden in a small grove of mature trees about 1½ miles east of Robards… - Memorial Day Cross Display
The Memorial Day cross display began in 1947 in Central Park with 34 crosses. In 2019, there were more than 5,300 crosses displayed.
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