Henderson’s Station Marker

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Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Henderson’s Station

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

1. Henderson’s Station Marker

Inscription. About 1 mi. N., now the village of Afton, Anthony Moore settled on Sinking Creek in 1778; his daughter was the first white child born hereabouts. Daniel Kennedy came in 1779, fought at King’s Mountain and was Greene County’s first court clerk. A fort for protection of settlers, later Henderson’s Mill, was nearby.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 24.)

Location. 36° 11.246′ N, 82° 44.179′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of Andrew Johnson Highway (U.S. 321) and Ripley Island Road, on the right when traveling east on Andrew Johnson Highway. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greeneville TN 37744, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Samuel Doak House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (approx. 2.8 miles away); Edward Chalmers Huffaker (approx. 3.3 miles away); Ebenezer (approx. 3.3 miles away); Davy Crockett’s Birthplace (approx. 4.5 miles away); Welcome to Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park (approx. 4.5 miles away); A Summary of the Life of Davy Crockett (approx. 4.5 miles away); The Real Likeness of David Crockett (approx. 4.5 miles away).

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

2. Henderson’s Station Marker

Marker on Andrew Johnson Highway Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

3. Marker on Andrew Johnson Highway

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.