Fireman Ben Ploch (1860-1904) After an illness, lasting a week or ten days, Ben Ploch, the well-knowa fireman, died peacefully at his home, on First street near Alvasia,…
Past major fires in Henderson, compiled by Chuck Stinnett Tobacco warehouses, Sept. 12, 1956: An early morning fire destroyed the Argue Tobacco Co. stemmery at Water and First…
Old Fire House #1 located on Elm Street behind the old City Building at Central Park. Approximately the area of the parking lot now. Built 1895 and demolished…