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Built in 1964 at First and Water Streets. Torn down and now the location of the Henderson Tourist Commission. Ribbon Cutting – remodel in 1983
Steamport was a town on the Green River incorporated in 1837 in then Henderson County. In 1860, this section of Henderson county became part of Webster County, which…
The Steamer John S. Hopkins was a big part of Henderson’s social scene in the years before World War I, and had been a regular visitor since 1880….
George S. Webb was born 30 Mar 1841. George Webb married Anna Elvira Hutchens (1845-1934) on 17 Dec 1864. They had 3 children: Elizabeth, Charles, and Georgie. George…
Midway Road, 816’ N from the center of Watson Lane. This runs between Henderson Chevy and Dollar Tree. Thought this was interesting. Deed book 120, page 448.
Last week’s large fire at 1156 First Street was quite a site to see. Wonder what was there before Western Kentucky Trucking and All American Warehouses? The Winstead…
Photo taken at First and Main Streets looking SE towards the courthouse and city buildings. Grasty’s is also visible.
Dixie B. Road House operated by C. T. Farley and J. H. Stolzy. I believe the Dixie Bee Line (DBL) ran out Old Madisonville Road. References: Henderson Morning…
The Savoy Theatre opened in 1912 at 222 N Main Street. Frank W Behrens manager. Closed by 1915 when Sieffert Electrical Company occupied this building. The Savoy caters…
E. C. “Spikey” Denton & Company was located at 105 N Main. References: Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Aug 09, 1925 Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Jul 24,…