Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Benton Henderson
1839-1909
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 17, 2019
1. William Benton Henderson Marker
William Benton Henderson was a leading figure in the development of Tampa and Hillsborough County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A Georgia native, Henderson arrived in Tampa in 1847 and served as a lieutenant in the Confederate army. After the Civil War, he joined in partnership with Captain John Miller and established a mercantile and shipping empire. Henderson was active in the real estate business, helped bring the telegraph to Tampa and was a major factor in the establishment of Tampa's cigar industry. An active Methodist and Mason, he was also a noted philanthropist. A leader in the cattle industry, he drove his herds down present-day Henderson Boulevard en route to Port Tampa to be shipped to various ports.Erected 1998 by The Tampa Historical Society in cooperation with the proud descendants of William B. Henderson.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 27° 56.591′ N, 82°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Congregation Schaari Zedek (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rough Rider Encampment (approx. 0.9 miles away); Benjamin Field/George N. Benjamin b 1859 d 1926 (approx. 0.9 miles away); George Guida (approx. one mile away); Hugh C. Macfarlane (approx. one mile away); Hyde Park's Bungalow Terrace (approx. 1.3 miles away); Carver City-Lincoln Gardens (approx. 1.3 miles away); West Tampa Free Public Library (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 17, 2019
2. William Benton Henderson Marker and small park looking south on Henderson Blvd.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
