“Redbanks” is surely a name everyone has heard before; it’s the name of the settlement here before Henderson was established. Here are a few more that you may or may not have heard of:
Brookstown – a Black settlement on the south side towards Corydon.
The Gleaner • Sun, July 7, 2024
Evansville Press • Mon, Sep 07, 1953
Burbank’s Hill – Tract of land on the river side of North Main, reaching about four blocks. Owned by Mary T. Burbank then her nephew Charles Dixon Burbank
Henderson Evening Journal • Wed, Apr 24, 1912
The Gleaner • Wed, Nov 19, 1913
The Gleaner • Wed, Sep 25, 1940
Barret Field – Field at one time on the corner of Ninth and Green streets.
The Gleaner • Wed, Sep 16, 1925
Cabell Town – Possibly the area of Held’s Park, later named Cabell’s Park, at Clay and Meadow.
Historic Henderson – Held’s Park
The Gleaner • Sun, Jun 02, 1907
Carlisle’s Yard – A black settlement on Seventh street
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Thu, Mar 28, 1907
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Fri, Sep 13, 1907
East End – Roughly geographically defined by the intersection of Meadow at Washington Street on the North, down Washington to Atkinson Street, out Atkinson to the beltline (railroad tracks), down the beltline to Meadow Street.
The East End, by Chuck Stinnett
Life in the East End by Bill Burton
Fishtown – Area that lies under the river bank between Eighth and Eleventh streets. Ownership disputed by Annie T. and Mary T. Burbank and the City of Henderson. This is also the area of Burkank’s Hill.
The Gleaner • Tue, Jun 30, 1908
Henderson history: City served Fishtown residents eviction notices 100 years ago by Frank Boyett
Boyett: Fishtown area along Ohio River was long subject of ownership disputes by Frank Boyett
Freetown – A black settlement on the Madisonville road, across from Fred Held’s store, on the waters of Canoe Creek. Freetown road is still there.
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Oct 14, 1906
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Jul 16, 1933
Givens Park – Land on the river front from Fifth street to Seventh street, now the area of Redbanks park.
The Gleaner • Fri, Apr 02, 1909
Goosetown – Area of 600 N Elm Street. Saloon of Oscar Roach known as the “Goosetown Exchange” and “Goosetown headquarters” was located at 628 North Elm street.
The Gleaner • Thu, Sep 27, 1906
The Gleaner • Sun, Oct 21, 1906
The Gleaner • Sun, Jan 13, 1907
The Gleaner • Sun, Oct 09, 1932
Harding’s Park – I believe this was in the area of Harding Trailer Park off North Adams.
“This park was established by J. H. Harding, was part of the Tate property in the upper end of town. It had a small ampiheatre for spectators of foot and base ball games.”
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Dec 30, 1928
Lambert’s Row – A black settlement on Lower Main street.
The Gleaner • Thu, Dec 12, 1907
Midway – Second Street between Water and Main. This was a rowdy block full of taverns at one time.
The Gleaner • Tue, Apr 09, 1895
The Gleaner • Fri, May 17, 1895
The Daily Journal Tuesday September 24, 1895
The Gleaner • Thu, Dec 12, 1895
The Henderson Weekly Journal • Fri, Jan 20, 1899
The Henderson Weekly Journal • Fri, Jan 27, 1899
The Gleaner • Fri, Aug 04, 1899
The Gleaner • Mon, Nov 20, 1899
The Gleaner • Tue, Jan 02, 1900
The Gleaner • Sun, Apr 15, 1900
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Fri, Jan 06, 1905
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Thu, Jul 20, 1905
The Gleaner • Sun, Nov 04, 1906
Millet Hill – Area of Seventh and Water streets. Francis Millet purchased 711 N Main in 1867 and named the property “Millet Hill.”
The Gleaner • Thu, Apr 18, 1895
The Gleaner • Thu, Sep 05, 1895
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Tue, May 28, 1907
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Aug 15, 1909
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Tue, Jul 19, 1910
The Gleaner • Fri, Dec 04, 1914
Pea Ridge – The old red light district in the area of Gabe and Fagan Streets near Madison.
The Gleaner • Thu, Apr 18, 1895
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Wed, May 09, 1906
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Fri, May 25, 1906
The Gleaner • Sun, Jul 07, 2019
The Gleaner • Wed, Jul 10, 2019
Boyett: The contempt of a judge carries more heft than that of society
Ragtown – A section of the city in the area of S Main and Audubon.
Historic Henderson – Ragtown
The Gleaner • Sun, Sep 10, 1905
The Gleaner • Sun, Dec 10, 1905
The Gleaner • Sat, Dec 23, 1905
The Gleaner • Sat, Feb 25, 1911
Henderson Evening Journal • Fri, Mar 15, 1912
The Gleaner • Fri, Jan 20, 1933
Red Row – A black settlement on the West side of the 300 block of South Water street.
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Fri, Jul 05, 1907
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Wed, Feb 08, 1911
Rhode’s Flats – North side of the 300 block of Dixon.
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Tue, Sep 26, 1905
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Tue, Oct 03, 1905
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Thu, Aug 29, 1907
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Apr 23, 1911
Shelbyville – A black settlement in the northeastern part of the city. I believe this was the area of Ingram and Seventh Streets.
Henderson Evening Journal • Fri, Sep 20, 1895
Henderson Evening Journal • Sat, Oct 05, 1895
The Gleaner • Sun, Oct 21, 1906
The Gleaner • Sun, Nov 04, 1906
The Gleaner • Sun, Jul 14, 1907
The Gleaner • Sat, May 09, 1908
Henderson Evening Journal • Sun, Jan 10, 1909
Henderson Evening Journal • Mon, Feb 15, 1909
Squirreltown – A black settlement in the neighborhood of Adams between Clay and Dixon streets. This was also referred to as “Red Row”.
Historic Henderson – Squirreltown
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Tue, Dec 15, 1908
The Gleaner • Sun, Nov 21, 1909
Starling Orchard – Corner of S Green and Dixon Streets.
The Gleaner • Thu, Apr 18, 1895
Starling’s Square – Clay to Dixon and Green to Elm.
Henderson Co Deed Book 4 Page 105
Street Car Park – “This park was located in the Alves Woods at the corner of Hancock and Main streets. It was established by E. G. Sebree, President of the first street car company, in the days of the old mule cars.
Here was built a pavilion where on many a festive occasion the music sounding the dancing measure, and where many an orator burst forth in eloquent flow. Some there be just reaching that delightful age where retrospection has its fascinations, who remember the party given by ‘Lige Sebree, III, who with his wee lady love, beflowered with scarlet geraniums, stood receiving a goodly number of little guests for an evening of enchanting gaity. The year 1894 holds memories of the “May Festival” when the stately Lucy Wing was crowned “Queen,” and all the young men crowded near to kiss her hand. In the pavilion Mary Towles Sasseen held the meetings of the “Band of Mercy.” an organization of little boys, many of them, though grown to manhood, in a wave of sympathy may still feel that brass star that shown so bravely on their young chests. In 1897 a tabernacle was built for the evangelist, Sam Jones. Later here was held a magic lantern show with pictures of the Spanish-Amercian War. Then followed a series of political speeches with such orators as Joe Blackburne, Beckham, Stanley and Goebel. Today all traces of the Street Car Park, as a park have disappeared, leaving only the old oaks and a mist of memories.”*
*Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Dec 30, 1928
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Sep 13, 1908
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Fri, Sep 18, 1908
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sat, Mar 07, 1914
