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Robert Edgar Cook

Robert Edgar Cook was born 29 Dec 1851 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, to Dr John B Cook (Unknown – 1887) and Elizabeth J McReynolds (Unknown – 1883). Robert Cook…

Henderson Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse

Henderson Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse was located at N Green and Forth Streets. Now the location of Napa Auto Parts.

Ann Alfred (Anne) Shotwell

Ann Alfred (Anne) Shotwell was born on November 14, 1843, the daughter of Col. A. L. Shotwell, a prominent Louisville businessman. She married Gabriel Farnsley (“Gabe”) Tate (1839–1886)…

The Bridge That Changed Henderson

The Bridge That Changed Henderson In the late 1800s, the Ohio River was both a blessing and a burden for Henderson, Kentucky. The river connected the community to…

229-231 First Street

229-231 First Street was erected 1868 as a stable. It opened 10 Dec 1932 as Lambert & Walker, which changed in 1913 to Lambert & Grisham, and eventually…

Sunset Park

Sunset Park, for a while called Barret Park, but now back to Sunset Park.

Charles Unverzagt Sr

Charles Unverzagt Sr. was born in Brunswick Germany, on 7 Febuary 1840. He immigrated to America in 1857 and moved to Henderson. Charles was in the meat business…

Realtor mixes business, pleasure

Realtor mixes business, pleasure By Steve Kinney, Evansville Courier, 3/7/83 HENDERSON, Ky. – A cacophony of birdcalls greets collectors interested in getting their hands on a slot machine…

1942 War Message

IT’S YOUR MOVE NOW. THE MORE BONDS YOU BUY…THE MORE PLANES WILL FLY This Axis War upon us is a matter of life or death for America, your…

Unknown Parade 1990’s

Various photos from a parade in what appears to be the 1990’s. Henderson and Basket Fire are definitely represented here.

Thomas Evans

Thomas Evans was born 1821, a son of Rev. Thomas Evans (1781-1847). Thomas Evans married Henrietta Hancock on 10 July 1845 in Henderson Co., Kentucky. They had 6…

Henderson City Municipal Center

Grand Opening on April 26, 1975Plans for the new center were outlined in March of 1963 and an architect employed in December 1968 to design it. In November…