Henderson in Henderson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
County Formed, Named
Erected 1968 by the Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1206.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1799.
Location. 37° 50.279′ N, 87° 35.51′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Kentucky, in Henderson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Elm Street and Center Street, on the right when traveling south on South Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 South Elm Street, Henderson KY 42420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The African Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Park Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Nancy Morgan Hart (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Court Bell (about 400 feet away); They Served with Honor for Freedom (about 400 feet away); Operation Desert Storm Memorial (about 400 feet away); Henderson County Vietnam Veterans (about 400 feet away); Confederate Raid on Newburgh (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Henderson County. (Submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.