Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fletcher Henderson

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Fletcher Henderson Marker

Inscription. A superb arranger, bandleader and pianist, Fletcher Henderson helped create big band jazz. He recorded for Gennett in New York City with Coleman Hawkins in 1926.

Donated in memory of Sam Meier, historian and Starr employee, by the Starr-Gennett Foundation board and friends of Sam.

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 39° 49.489′ N, 84° 54.023′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. It can be reached from South 1st Street 0.2 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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

and also the Northwest Territory.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New Orleans Rhythm Kings (here, next to this marker); Gene Autry (a few steps from this marker); Bix Beiderbecke (a few steps from this marker); Fats Waller (a few steps from this marker); Ernest & Hattie Frost Stoneman (a few steps from this marker); Red Nichols (a few steps from this marker); Charley Patton (within shouting distance of this marker); Artie Shaw (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Fletcher Henderson: 'Architect of Swing'. Bandleader, arranger and pianist Fletcher Henderson is one of the most influential — and yet least-known — jazz masters. (National Public Radio, posted Dec. 19, 2007) (Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Fletcher Henderson Marker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Fletcher Henderson Marker

James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson (1897–1952) image. Click for full size.

Unknown for Maurice Seymour Studio via Wikipedia (Public Domain), 1943

4. James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson (1897–1952)

He earned degrees in chemistry and mathematics, but began his music career by filling in for a sick roommate who played in a riverboat orchestra.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.