Midtown Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Henderson's Printing
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 23, 2019
1. Henderson's Printing Marker
Known by the trade name henderSon's printing, the business was a mainstay of Dayton's African American community for almost 60 years and became a printer of choice for everything from advertising materials, office forms, and a community publications called "housewife savers." John William Henderson Sr. (19131991) purchased his first printing press and founded the business in 1941, bringing to it experience as an instructor of journalism and printing at Wilberforce University. The business's first location was the family home at 421 Kearney St. After several moves, the business settled at 301 Washington Street in 1958.
Mary Esther (Franklin) Henderson (1915-1996), a teacher in Dayton's public schools, a community organizer, and active volunteer, purchased the building at 301 Washington Street. John Henderson Sr. trained and employed the couple's five children, several grandchildren, and many Dayton school students. Three Henderson children continued the business after attending college and taught printing in Dayton's public schools. By the time Henderson's Printing closed in 2000, its reach extended beyond the African
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Erected 2018 by Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School and the Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 30-57.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists.
Location. 39° 45.117′ N, 84° 11.668′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Midtown Dayton. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street and Perry Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street. The marker is at the south gate to Roger Glass Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Washington Street, Dayton OH 45402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Miami Valley. It is also
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 23, 2019
2. Henderson's Printing Marker reverse
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Armory (approx. 0.4 miles away); Adaptive Reuse of the Armory (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Canal and the Parkway (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Miami Erie Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Canal and Industrial Growth (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Canal in Dayton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trade at the Canal Basin (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 23, 2019
3. Henderson's Printing Marker
Photographed by 2, July 23, 2019
4. Henderson's Printing Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 23, 2019
5. Henderson's Printing Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 541 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 23, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
