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The Norris Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1874 by Rev. L. B. Evans with members from the First Baptist Church congregation. For the first three or…
Herbert Sherman (H. S.) Hare was born 13 Sept 1887 in Henderson, KY. Records indicate he was married first to Virgie Hare, and together they had a grocery…
Henderson Cotton Mill was the city’s largest industry during the 19th century. It was built in 1883, at a cost of $400,000, with a main building 324 feet…
The property at 601 Washington Street has had a varied career. The oldest portion was built as a private residence in 1874 by Allan Gilmore, but in 1919…
Henderson County Public Library has served Henderson County at 101 South Main Street since 1904. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated the funds to build the original library building, which…
Construction began Aug. 17, 1893, although the church wasn’t dedicated until June 10, 1894. It wound up costing $36,000. A four-alarm fire destroyed First Presbyterian Church at the…
Mike Levy was Kentucky’s oldest practicing pharmacist when he finally retired in 1960 at age 94. He had been dispensing drugs since at least 1890. “He was of…
Approximately 1347 Washington Street – Current location of Golden Glaze Bakery. “Children of the employees needed a place to play so around 1960, Bear Brand built a pool…