Cuthbert in Randolph County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henderson Home
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011
1. Henderson Home Marker
Inscription.
Henderson Home. . Fletcher H. Henderson (1857-1943), pioneer Georgia educator, built this home in 1888 and lived here until his death. Principal of nearby Howard Normal-Randolph School 1880-1942, his contributions to education won professional recognition and enriched the lives of a multitude of students. Fletcher Henderson, Jr. (1897-1952), born here, developed one of the earliest “Big Bands.” A pianist and composer, he was a pioneer in “swing” music. He was Down Beat Magazine Arranger of Year in 1938 and 1940. The Hendersons are buried near here in Greenwood Cemetery.
Fletcher H. Henderson (1857-1943), pioneer Georgia educator, built this home in 1888 and lived here until his death. Principal of nearby Howard Normal-Randolph School 1880-1942, his contributions to education won professional recognition and enriched the lives of a multitude of students. Fletcher Henderson, Jr. (1897-1952), born here, developed one of the earliest “Big Bands.” A pianist and composer, he was a pioneer in “swing” music. He was Down Beat Magazine Arranger of Year in 1938 and 1940. The Hendersons are buried near here in Greenwood Cemetery.
Erected 1986 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Friends of the Henderson Family.
Location. 31° 45.837′ N, 84° 47.727′ W. Marker is in Cuthbert, Georgia, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of Andrew Street and Fifth Street, on the left when traveling south on Andrew Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1016 Andrew Street, Cuthbert GA 39840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Fletcher Henderson. A Wikipedia article on Fletcher Henderson, Jr.'s career. (Submitted on November 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011
2. Henderson Home Marker
Looking north on Andrew Street (left) toward Andrew College in Cuthbert
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011
3. Henderson Home Marker
Looking south on Andrew Street
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011
4. Henderson Home and Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011
5. Henderson Home and Marker
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6. Fletcher Henderson, Jr.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.