Henderson in Chester County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Historic Front Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020

1. Historic Front Street Marker

Inscription. The town of Henderson was begun on this street in 1860. First known as Dayton, the town's name was changed to Henderson Station during the Civil War. In 1860, Polk Bray opened the first store. Confederates led by A.B. Crook captured the railroad depot in an 1862 skirmish fought here. A Confederate States of America recruitment station was located here for the 51st and 52nd Tennessee Infantry, C.S.A.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4C 33.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 35° 26.277′ N, 88° 38.5′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Tennessee, in Chester County. It is on Front Street south of West Main Street (Tennessee Route 365), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henderson TN 38340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the

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American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henderson at War (within shouting distance of this marker); Eddy Arnold (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tornado of 1952 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chester County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fighting For Control (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chester County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Main Administration Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freed-Hardeman College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Regarding Historic Front Street. Henderson is the birthplace of county music singer and songwriter Eddy Arnold, and the childhood home of woman suffragist Sue Shelton White. Scenes in the 1973 movie "Walking Tall" were filmed in Henderson.

Also see . . . Henderson, Tennessee - Rich in History.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020

2. Historic Front Street Marker

By the City of Henderson (Submitted on April 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.