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In his 1901 report, Commissioner Towles mentioned the “Good Improvement Committee”. This had started as a project of Lucy Barret, working through the Century Club (after 1900 it…
Jake’s Aerial Photography has some great shots of the Henderson riverfront and downtown. References: Facebook: Jake’s Aerial Photography
This birds-eye-view might have been taken from an acroplane, but it wasn’t. It was taken from the roof of the Henderson Brewing Company’s plant and shows the mill…
Freezing temperatures in February 1936 led to a frozen Ohio River. More than 8 days were sub zero temperature. Other:Susan Ijames stands on the frozen Ohio River in…
Abandoned towboat unwelcome fixture on Henderson riverfront Evansville Press April 24, 1995 It has been 17 years since the 125- by 33-foot Virgie Mae tipped over in the…
A quiet place Getting away from the hustle and bustle, Sister Thelma Cambron of Holy Name parish in Henderson has found a favorite spot where she frequently goes…
Twin Bridges Marina Inc. was formed in October 1968 with G. W. Markham as president and general manager. The Marina opened for business on May 30, 1969. The…
Audubon Saw and Grist Mill was built in 1816 by John James Audubon and his brother-in-law, Thomas Bakewell (Marker #1645). It was a 45 foot by 65-foot stream…
The Henderson Train Bridge, costing over $3,000,000, opened on December 31, 1932. Including its approaches, it is 12,123 feet (3,695 m) long, and its span over the main…
In 1872 an act of the Kentucky General Assembly incorporated the Henderson Bridge Company for the purpose of constructing the bridge, and in 1879 the L&N secured control…
