Henderson in Chester County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Chester County Centennial
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 27, 2026
1. Chester County Centennial Marker
Buried beneath this marker a time capsule containing memorabilia since the founding of Chester County, to be opened
July 10, 2082
Erected 1982.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 1982.
Location. 35° 26.401′ N, 88° 38.423′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Tennessee, in Chester County. It is on East Main Street (Tennessee Route 365) just west of North Cason Avenue when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the Chester County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 East Main Street, Henderson TN 38340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chester County Gulf War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Chester County War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Fighting For Control (here, next to this marker); Chester County Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Tornado of 1952 (a few steps from this marker); Chester County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Old Main Administration Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freed-Hardeman College (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 27, 2026
2. Chester County Centennial Marker
The marker is at ground level on the far right. The Chester County Court House is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
