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432 First Street

432 First Street was built in 1914 for the White-King Motor Company. It’s also been home to Work Clothes Unlimited, Bill’s Furniture, and Thompson’s Furniture. City’s first auto…

PVT Paul Douglas Gibson

Paul Douglas Gibson was born 11 July 1926 to William Earl Gibson (1900 – 1974) and Virginia Hatchett Lester Gibson (1900 – 1959). He was raised in Hebbardsville…

Cardinal Food Market

Cardinal Food Market was located at 1905 US41 N, where Long John Silvers is today. Co-owned by Henry Bantly and Howard DeJarnett. The store closed in 1964.

HENDERSON MAN TO GIVE TALK

I bet this was an interesting speech. HENDERSON MAN TO GIVE TALK: 1946 HENDERSON, Ky. March 26. – (Special) – Rotarians at their luncheon meeting Thursday at the…

801 S Main

The large 3 story warehouse at 801 S Main Street was built for the American Tobacco Company in 1895 by contractors Mundo & McGraw. It was sold to…

638 N Main

The house at 638 N Main was once the residence of James F Clay.

Texaco Gas Station Vehicle

Jerry Palmer, Jack Wathen, Shorty Williams and Joe Ford pose for a picture at the Texaco gas station on Green Street between Fourth and Fifth streets.

Marian Joyce Rettig

Marian Joyce Rettig was born 28 April 1934 to Joseph Rettig and Cornelia Wiever. She attended Weaverton School before she tragically died after being struck by lightning on…

Dicks Tavern

On U. S. Highway 41 North is located a very popular rendezvous for young and old. They conduct this excellent place in such a manner that the friends…

Jake’s Aerial Photography

Jake’s Aerial Photography has some great shots of the Henderson riverfront and downtown. References: Facebook: Jake’s Aerial Photography

Whistles

I came across this article about local whistles by Francele Armstrong in the Gleaner from 4 June 1939 and found it very interesting; then thought I bet Frank…

Henderson Roller Mills

The Henderson Roller Mills was the oldest mill in Henderson county, built in 1871. The first owners were H. H. and H. R. Katterjohn. In 1886, W. A….