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Ray’s Feed and Supply

Ray’s Feed and Supply located at 1020 N Green. Owned and operated by William R. “Bob” Ray Sr. William Ray’s Find a Grave

437 Powell

437 Powell was the location of Joe Chapman’s Thrifty Market in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Henderson Gas Works

The City of Henderson’s gas plant was located at Water and Washington streets. It produced gas from coal and operated up until 1929.

Comanche and Cherokee Drive

Comanche and Cherokee Drive

16 July 1914 Tornado

Frank Boyett wrote about the 1914 Tornado: Dangerous weather took Henderson for a spin 100 years ago to devastating effect, killing two, injuring many more and wreaking major…

John D Phillips

John Durbin Phillips was born 29 March 1922 to Thomas Martin Phillips (1878-1950) and Mary Anna Hassett Phillips (1883-1959). John married Kathleen Virginia Thomas Phillips (1925-2005) on 9…

Unclaimed Baggage Store

The Unclaimed Baggage Store opened in January 1972 at 228 Second Street by Max and Ruth Pemberton. The store moved to 223 Second Street in June 1972.The store…

300 Block Second Street Wreck

Barrett Stadium

Barret Stadium was built in 1934 and lasted until razed in February 1984. It was located on South Green across from where Mr D’s is today. References: Evansville…

Meuth Candy Co

Meuth Candy Co was located at 227 First Street in the Old Gleaner Building. Owned and operated by Simon Meuth (1861-1942). Approximately 1910. The Home Candy Kitchen is…

Tapp’s Grocery

Tapp’s Grocery was located at 837 First Street. Owned and operated by Boone Tapp.

Big Rivers

Big Rivers building at N Main and Third Streets