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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Henderson County

 
Clickable Map of Henderson County, Illinois and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Henderson County, IL (4) Hancock County, IL (70) McDonough County, IL (15) Mercer County, IL (18) Warren County, IL (8) Des Moines County, IA (10) Lee County, IA (49)  HendersonCounty(4) Henderson County (4)  HancockCounty(70) Hancock County (70)  McDonoughCounty(15) McDonough County (15)  MercerCounty(18) Mercer County (18)  WarrenCounty(8) Warren County (8)  DesMoinesCountyIowa(10) Des Moines County (10)  LeeCounty(49) Lee County (49)
Oquawka is the county seat for Henderson County
Adjacent to Henderson County, Illinois
      Hancock County (70)  
      McDonough County (15)  
      Mercer County (18)  
      Warren County (8)  
      Des Moines County, Iowa (10)  
      Lee County, Iowa (49)  
 
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1 Illinois, Henderson County, Dallas City — Lincoln Spoke HereOctober 23, 1858
Near West First Street at Oak Street.
(title is text)Map (db m181445) HM
2 Illinois, Henderson County, Dallas City — Politics and LincolnLooking for Lincoln — 1858 —
On East First Street at Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on East First Street.
Lincoln's visit to Dallas City on October 23, 1858, was significant to his political career in many ways. According to the Dallas City Review newspaper, several efforts were made by Democrats to tear down the platform that had been . . . Map (db m181444) HM
3 Illinois, Henderson County, Gladstone — Henderson County Covered Bridge
On Illinois Route 104 north of Dnr Road, on the right when traveling north.
The original covered bridge was built in the fall of 1866 by Jacob Allaman at a total cost of $2,125.00. The bridge carried traffic until 1934. In 1935 the Illinois Division of Highways acquired the bridge from Henderson County, and it became the . . . Map (db m181371) HM
4 Illinois, Henderson County, Oquawka — Norma Jean ElephantAug. 10, 1942 - July 17, 1972
On North 5th Street north of Mercer Street, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial is dedicated in memory of an elephant named Norma Jean, who was killed by lightning at this location and lies buried here.Map (db m181372) HM
5 Kentucky, Henderson County, Corydon — 2309 — Albert B. "Happy" Chandler, 1898-1991
On U.S. 60, 0.1 miles south of Diamond Island Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
This Henderson County native was state senator and lt. gov. before becoming governor in 1935 & 1955. U.S. senator, 1939-45. As baseball commissioner, he approved contract making Jackie Robinson first modern black major league player in 1947. . . . Map (db m172075) HM
6 Kentucky, Henderson County, Corydon — Corydon
On U.S. 60, 0.1 miles south of Diamond Island Road, on the left when traveling south.
Near this spot July 4, 1898 Albert B. Chandler, twice governor of Kentucky was born. This illustrious son of the Pennyrile also served as state senator, lieutenant governor, United States senator and national commissioner of baseball. This . . . Map (db m172077) HM
7 Kentucky, Henderson County, Corydon — 1392 — First Kentucky Consumer Rural Cooperative Electricity
On Alternate U.S. 41, on the right when traveling north.
Here in Oct. 1937 Frank T. Street became first member-consumer to receive rural electric cooperative power in Ky. Energy was provided by Henderson RECC, first rural electric system in state to be energized. Cooperative electricity has . . . Map (db m172074) HM
8 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 527 — A Civil War Action
On North Main Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Brig. Gen. A. R. Johnson and 30 CSA raiders took city, capturing 50 guns, hospital supplies, and commissary stores July 17, 1862, then raided Newburg, Ind. and returned to Henderson. Threat of Morgan's Raiders prevented USA Hdqrs. at Louisville from . . . Map (db m88967) HM
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9 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Admiral Husband Edward Kimmel
Appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland in 1900, Kimmel graduated with honors in 1904. Over his career he served on several battleships, commanded two destroyer divisions, a destroyer squadron, and the battleship USS New York. . . . Map (db m119784) HM WM
10 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 1984 — Albert B. "Happy" Chandler / Albert Benjamin Chandler
On Atkinson Park Circle, on the left when traveling south.
Albert B. "Happy" Chandler This Henderson Co. native (1898- 1991) was state sen. and lt. gov. before becoming governor in 1935 and 1955. U.S. sen., 1939-45. As baseball commissioner, he approved contract making Jackie Robinson first . . . Map (db m172012) HM
11 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 1523 — Artist-Naturalist
John James Audubon, 1785-1851, was one of America's most famous ornithologists. From 1810-19 he lived in Henderson roaming the woods in this area, finding and painting birds in their natural habitat. While here two of his children, John . . . Map (db m171994) HM
12 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 1645 — Audubon Saw and Grist Mill
On North Water Street, 0.1 miles north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1816 John James Audubon and his wife's brother, Thomas Bakewell, built a steam mill here. The 45' x 65' structure cost $15,000; Audubon supplied over half the money. In operation 1817-19, it failed due to defective machinery and scanty wheat . . . Map (db m121859) HM
13 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Audubon's Mill
Near North Water Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
John James Audubon, the famed ornithologist and painter, came to Henderson in 1810 determined to make his fortune. He tried his hand at a number of businesses, initially meeting with some success. In 1816 he decided to undertake his most . . . Map (db m121860) HM
14 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 1777 — Augustus Owsley Stanley
On North Main Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
A dynamic orator, Stanley became nationally known for investigation of U.S. Steel Corp., while serving six terms in U.S. House, 1903-15. Born in Shelbyville, 1867, he moved to Henderson in 1898, and entered politics. Gov. of Ky., 1915-19; U.S. . . . Map (db m88974) HM
15 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Central Park Fountain
Near South Elm Street at Center Street, on the left when traveling north.
The "new" Central Park Fountain, installed in July 2003, is a faithful reproduction of the fountain that stood on this site from 1892 to 1963. Originally costing $3000, the first fountain quickly became a treasured landmark in downtown Henderson. . . . Map (db m119724) HM
16 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 1 — Confederate Raid on Newburgh
On North Main Street north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Confederate Brigadier General. Adam Rankin "Stovepipe" Johnson, a native of Henderson, is one of the area's most colorful civil War heroes. In July 1862, Johnson made a daring raid with a small force across the river into Newburgh, Indiana to . . . Map (db m121863) HM
17 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 1206 — County Formed, Named
On South Elm Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on South Elm Street.
By Kentucky Statute, Dec. 1798, effective, May 1799, the county of Henderson was formed out of part of Christian. Named to honor Col. Richard Henderson, founder of the Transylvania Land Company, which was granted land on Green and Ohio Rivers by Va. . . . Map (db m88971) HM
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18 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Delano-Alves House
Near Chestnut Street west of South Adams Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m172064) HM
19 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Father of the Blues
Near North Water Street north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
William Christopher (W.C.) Handy, the Father of the Blues, lived in Henderson from 1892 to 1903. Handy, recognized as the first person to publish the blues, received his "calling" to create this written record while in Henderson. "It was . . . Map (db m121600) HM
20 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 1926 — Fernwood Cemetery
Near Madison Street at Fagan Street.
Established 1849, cemetery contains graves of some noted Kentuckians; among them are Lazarus Powell and John Y. Brown. Powell, Henderson's first governor (1851-55), began state's first geological survey to develop mineral and . . . Map (db m172059) HM
21 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 717 — Gen. Samuel Hopkins
On Zion Road (Kentucky Route 351) 0.1 miles west of Denise Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Va., 1753. On Washington's staff & in many campaigns, American Revolution. Came to Ky. in 1797, as Transylvania Company agent. Helped lay out town of Henderson. Chief Justice of first court, 1799. Member of Ky. House, 1800-06, and Senate, . . . Map (db m88962) HM
22 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — General "Stovepipe" Johnson
Near North Water Street north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
General Adam Rankin "Stovepipe" Johnson was born in Henderson on February 8, 1834. His boyhood home was located at 100 North Main Street. In 1862, Adam Rankin Johnson was commissioned a Colonel in the 10th Kentucky Cavalry of the Confederate . . . Map (db m121683) HM
23 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Good Government League
Near North Water Street north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
During the 1940's a thriving nightclub and gambling industry developed in Henderson County, patronized not only by local citizens but also by workers from Evansville's war factories and soldiers from nearby Camp Breckinridge. By 1950 it was said . . . Map (db m121697) HM
24 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Henderson County Revolutionary War Memorial
On North Main Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Erected to the Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Henderson County General Samuel Hopkins Col. Wynn Dixon • Col. Nathaniel Powell Col. John Cannon • Col. William Marshall Col. Gabriel Green • Capt. John Furna Cannon . . . Map (db m89383) WM
25 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Henderson County Revolutionary War Memorial
On 1st Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on 1st Street.
Erected to the Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Henderson County Lt. Turner Anderson Joseph Cabell, Jr. • Abraham Hatchett Nancy Morgan Hart • Capt. Blackman Moseley, Sr John Hart • Lewis Rouse Lt. John Harrison • Dr. . . . Map (db m89384) WM
26 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Henderson County Vietnam Veterans1961 — 1975
On North Main Street, 0.1 miles north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Memorial is dedicated to those persons who served in The Vietnam War and in special memory of those who gave their lives. Reverse Those who Gave Their Lives Jeffrey L. Kockritz Kennet E. . . . Map (db m89387) WM
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27 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Henderson's Governors
Near North Water Street north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Henderson County has been the home of four men who have distinguished themselves as governor of Kentucky. Lazarus Powell (1851-55) Powell's opponent in the gubernatorial race was his former law partner and fellow . . . Map (db m121700) HM
28 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 870 — Home of Lucy Furman
On Powell Street at South Green Street (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east on Powell Street.
Author, lecturer. Depicted life of Kentucky mountain people with dignity in books, serials. Born here, 1870, by age 23 she had been acclaimed for stories in literary magazines. First book in 1897. She worked and taught at Hindman Settlement . . . Map (db m172045) HM
29 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Husband Edward Kimmel
On North Water Street north of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Born in Henderson, Kentucky on February 26, 1882. Kimmel was one of seven children of Marius Manning and Sibbella Lambert Kimmel. The family home was at 512 North Green Street (a state historical plaque marks the spot). He went through his . . . Map (db m119783) HM WM
30 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — John James Audubon in Henderson
Near North Water Street north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1810, John James Audubon, the famed ornithologist and painter, his wife Lucy and infant son Victor arrived in Henderson floating on a skiff downriver from Louisville, Kentucky. Audubon loved the frontier spirit of Henderson in the early 1800's, . . . Map (db m121685) HM
31 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — John James Audubon Store Site
On North Main Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
On this corner stood the General Merchandise Store of John James Audubon 1810-1820 Erected by Mann Bros. May 14, 1925Map (db m121861) HM
32 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 878 — Kimmel Homestead
On North Green Street (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of home of three generations of Kimmels. Indian fighter, Civil War Major (CSA) Manning M. bought it in 1872. His son, Husband E., born here, 1882. He graduated at Annapolis, 1904. Named Commander-in-Chief of US Fleet, Feb. 1, 1941. Stationed at . . . Map (db m119789) HM
33 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — L&N Bed and Breakfast
On North Main Street south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
327 N. Main has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1895Map (db m172019) HM
34 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 2220 — Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / Henderson
Near North Water Street at 1st Street.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Robert Frazer, a member of the 1803-06 Lewis & Clark Expedition, visited General Samuel Hopkins here in Feb. & April 1807. Frazer was traveling from St. Louis to Washington and back while helping the U.S. . . . Map (db m88964) HM
35 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 2 — Military Execution of Guerrillas
On North Water Street at 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on North Water Street.
"A very large part of the state is completely overrun with guerrillas, who plunder farm-house, and fields, and villages at will, and often murder the helpless victims of their robberies." -Letter from Adjutant-General J. Holt to . . . Map (db m121698) HM
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36 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 191 — Mothers Day
On Center Street at South Green Street (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Here, Mary Towles Sasseen Wilson in 1887, first observed Mothers Day. Started with her pupils. In 1893, she obtained national observance. Ky. legislature recognized her as “originator of idea.” Congress adopted second Sunday of May as . . . Map (db m172026) HM
37 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Nancy Morgan HartRevolutionary Heroine — 1735-1830 —
On 1st Street east of North Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Placed by the Gen. Sam'l Hopkins Chapter Map (db m119772) HM
38 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 2241 — Nurse Mary W. Arvin1879-1947
Near Madison Street at Fagan Street.
Ky's most decorated WWI female veteran. Born April 21, 1879, in Henderson. 1904 graduate of School of Nursing, Owensboro City Hosp. Joined Am Red Cross and served with Base Hosp 5 during war. On June 30, 1918, hospital in France was bombed by . . . Map (db m172061) HM
39 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Old Court Bell
On 1st Street east of North Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
This bell once used to notify the people court was in session, hung in Henderson County’s third court house from 1843 until 1963 when the building was demolished to make way for a new temple of justice.Map (db m119728) HM
40 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Operation Desert Storm Memorial
On North Main Street, 0.1 miles north of Washington Street when traveling north.
The people of Henderson County pay tribute to those members of its armed forces who served honorably in the Persian Gulf War "Operation Desert Storm" Jan. 16, 1991 Apr. 11, 1991Map (db m89457) WM
41 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Planters State BankEst. May 18, 1883
On North Main Street south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The bank’s resemblance to a fortress was intended to emphasize security. Its atrium is one of the oldest west of the Allegheny Mountains. This property has been placed on the National Register of of Historic Places by the United . . . Map (db m119730) HM
42 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 5 — Powell-Martin House
On South Elm Street south of Powell Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Henderson on October 6, 1812, Lazarus Whitehead Powell served as Governor of Kentucky from 1851-1855 and as a U.S. Senator during the Civil War. Powell attended private schools in Henderson until the age of 14, later graduating from St. . . . Map (db m172031) HM
43 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Prichett House
On North Main Street north of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north.
entered in The National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1998 by the U.S. Dept. of the InteriorMap (db m172023) HM
44 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 1703 — St. Paul's Episcopal Church
On Center Street near South Green Street (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east.
The design of this English Gothic church was supervised by Bishop Benjamin Bosworth Smith; church consecrated by him in May 1860. Stained glass memorial windows from Munich, Germany, donated. Congregation organized in 1831; first church . . . Map (db m172027) HM
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45 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Steamboats
Near North Water Street north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Steamboats, with their capability to travel against the current, revolutionized river transportation and opened grand economic and social doors for Henderson. They lowered transportation costs, carried enormous loads of cargo, provided comfortable . . . Map (db m121690) HM
46 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Stewart House
On South Green Street (Alternate U.S. 41), on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior December 22, 1998Map (db m172069) HM
47 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — The 1937 Flood
Near North Water Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Ohio River Valley's worst flood occurred in January-February 1937. Three weeks of continuous rain, sleet and snow dropped 21 inches of precipitation during this period. The Ohio River reached its crest in Henderson on February 1, 1937, at the . . . Map (db m121662) HM
48 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 2574 — The African Baptist Church
On South Elm Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street.
The church was formed in 1840. Blacks Were baptized and admitted to the white Baptist church. In 1845 the African Baptist Church organized with separate services in the basement of the church led by Rev. Willis Walker, an enslaved man. The . . . Map (db m172029) HM
49 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — The John O'Byrne House
On North Main Street south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built c. 1891Map (db m172020) HM
50 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — The Ohio River
Near North Water Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
From its starting point at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Ohio River flows 981 miles in a southwesterly direction to Cairo, Illinois, where it joins the Mississippi River. Henderson, Kentucky, . . . Map (db m121678) HM
51 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — They Served with Honor for Freedom
On North Main Street, 0.1 miles north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of Luther Skaggs, Jr. Medal of Honor—World War II Gary L. Littrell Medal of Honor—Vietnam War Map (db m89389) WM
52 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — 66 — Transylvania Company
On Kentucky Route 2084 Y at Zion Road (Kentucky Route 351), on the right when traveling south on State Route 2084 Y.
The company founded Henderson in 1797. John James Audubon made his home here. The town established the first municipal park west of the Alleghenies.Map (db m88963) HM
53 Kentucky, Henderson County, Henderson — Workers Memorial
On North Main Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Mourn for the dead, fight for the living. An injury to one is an injury to all. Dedicated on April 29.2006 to the women and men who have lost their lives on the job.Map (db m89392) HM
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54 Kentucky, Henderson County, Robards — 2442 — Louis "Grandpa" Jones
On Kentucky Route 136, 0.2 miles south of Kentucky Route 416, on the left when traveling south.
Louis Marshall Jones was born Oct. 20, 1913 in Niagara, Ky. He was known as “Grandpa” Jones throughout his 70-year career as a country music entertainer. He made his radio debut in 1929 and published his first song in 1937. Old . . . Map (db m171992) HM
55 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — A Home for Champions
Near Little River Road (State Highway 1127).
Many visitors to this barn had little idea that a world-famous writer lived nearby, for they had come here to find out about raising dairy goats. Internationally known for breeding world-record milk producers, Mrs. Sandburg managed a herd of over . . . Map (db m12463) HM
56 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — P-4 — C.G. Memminger
On Greenville Hwy (U.S. 25) 0.1 miles north of Rutledge Dr..
Secretary of the treasury of the Confederacy. from Charleston. Native of Germany. Summer home and grave nearby.Map (db m12379) HM
57 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — P-75 — Carl Sandburg1876 - 1967
On Greenville Highway (State Highway 225) at Little River Road (County Highway 1123), on the right when traveling north on Greenville Highway.
"Poet of the People," Lincoln biographer, & Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Lived, 1945-67, at "Connemara," ⅓ mi. W.Map (db m156451) HM
58 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — ConnemaraCarl Sandburg Farm
Near Little River Rd. (State Highway 1127).
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. . . . Map (db m12466) HM
59 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — P-45 — Flat Rock
On Greenville Hwy (U.S. 25) 0.1 miles north of Cypress Grove Lane.
Landmark for Indians and white settlers of this area, lies nearby. Town of Flat Rock named for this natural formation.Map (db m12382) HM
60 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — P-52 — George A. Trenholm
On Greenville Highway (U.S. 25) at North Highland Lake Road (County Route 1783), on the right when traveling north on Greenville Highway.
Confederate Secretary of Treasury, 1864-65; S.C. legislator; cotton broker and financier. Summer home "Solitude" stands ½ mile east.Map (db m12417) HM
61 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — Glassy Mountain Trails
Near Little River Road (State Highway 1127).
"We found that our land goes up... to the very top of Big Glassy Mountain---at least a mile of real climbing from the house. The timber seems endless....The hills will be white with dogwood blossoms in spring." Lilian Sandburg 1945 Glassy . . . Map (db m12468) HM
62 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — Outdoor Inspiration
Near Little River Road (State Highway 1127).
"It is necessary now and then for a man to go away by himself and experience loneliness; to sit on a rock in the forest and to ask of himself, 'Who am I, and where have I been, and where am I going?" Carl Sandburg Throughout . . . Map (db m12461) HM
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63 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — P-31 — St. John in the Wilderness
On Greenville Hwy (U.S. 25) 0.1 miles north of Rutledge Dr..
Episcopal Church, built 1833-34 as a private chapel. Given to Diocese of North Carolina, 1836. Enlarged in 1852.Map (db m12381) HM
64 North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — The Old Flat Rock Post Office
On Greenville Highway south of Little River Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Old Flat Rock Post Office has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m215056) HM
65 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Albert Pike
On Old Airport Road (Route 1547) east of Hendersonville Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of Albert Pike Arkansas Poet of the Confederacy Philosopher, Jurist, Philologist Ethnologist, Statesman Man of Letters Born in Boston Mass, 1809 Died in Washington D.C. 1891 The greater part of his life was passed . . . Map (db m80982) HM
66 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — P-1 — Calvary Church Episcopal
On Hendersonville Rd (Route 25).
Built 1859. Grave of "Bill" Nye. Memorials to many famous Southerners.Map (db m12885) HM
67 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Calvary Episopal ChurchFlether, N.C.
On Hendersonville Road (State Highway 25) at Old Calvary Road on Hendersonville Road.
One of the oldest Churches in Western North Carolina Organized 1857 - Built 1859 Consecrated by the Rt. Rev. Thos. Atkinson Bishop of North Carolina August 21, 1859 During the Civil War this church was used as barracks by Confederate . . . Map (db m12883) HM
68 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Dan Emmett
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
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69 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — P-6 — Edgar W. ("Bill") Nye
On Hendersonville Rd (U.S. 25) at Fanning Bridge Rd. on Hendersonville Rd.
Journalist, Humorist, 1850-96. "Buck Shoals", his home, stands 3 1/2 miles west. Grave one mile north.Map (db m12717) HM
70 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Edgar Wilson Nye — Bill Nye —
On Henderson Road.
1850 - 1896 American Humorist I will turn their mourning into Joy and will Comfort them and make the rejoice from their sorrow.     Jeremiah 34:13Map (db m17797) HM
71 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Edgar Wilson Nye
On Henderson Road.
In Loving Memory Edgar Wilson Nye "Bill Nye" American Humorist and Friend Born in Shirley, Maine August 25, 1850 Died At "Buck Shoals" near this spot February 22, 1898 Admitted to the Bar 1876 He belonged to the Masonic Fraternity . . . Map (db m17798) HM
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72 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Frances Fisher Tiernan"Christian Reid"
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling west.
In Loving Memory Frances Fisher Tiernan "Christian Reid" Novelist Born in Salisbury N.C. July 2, 1846 Died in Salisbury N.C. March 24, 1920 In 1876 she published her novel, "The Land of The Sky." For sometime she lived in Western . . . Map (db m81016) HM
73 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Francis Scott Key
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of Francis Scott Key Born at "Terra Rubra", Near Frederick, Maryland August 1, 1779 Died in Baltimore, Maryland January 11, 1843 He wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" while being detained by the British admiral under a . . . Map (db m81017) HM
74 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — George Westfeldt
On Old Airport Road (Route 1547) near Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Loving Memory George Westfeldt A member of Calvary Episcopal Church Fletcher, N.C. to whom Sidney Lanier a visitor here beloved poet of the South dedicated his last poem, "Sunrise," "Send him my sunrise, That he may know How . . . Map (db m81018) HM
75 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Herman Frank ArnoldMusician
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) near Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
Eilenburg Prussia Germany October 6, 1837 Memphis, Tennessee April 10, 1927 He orchestrated "Dixie" and played it for the first time at the inauguration of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, Montgomery, Alabama February 18, . . . Map (db m81019) HM
76 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — James Whitcomb Riley"The Hoosier Poet"
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Loving Memory James Whitcomb Riley "The Hoosier Poet" Born in Greenfield Indiana October 7, 1853 Died in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 22, 1916 A friend of "Bill Nye" A visitor at "Buck Shoals" on the French Broad River near this . . . Map (db m81020) HM
77 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Jefferson DavisPresident of the Confederate States of America
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
Soldier, Planter, Author, Statesman Born June 3, 1808 Fairview Kentucky Died December 6, 1889 New Orleans, Louisiana "He was a Statesman with clean hands and pure heart who served his people faithfully and well from budding manhood to . . . Map (db m17800) HM
78 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Joel Chandler Harris
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
Eatonton, Georgia December 9, 1848 Atlanta Georgia July 3, 1908 Creator of "Uncle Remus"Map (db m81021) HM
79 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — John Fox, Jr.1863-1919
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) near Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling west.
Author of "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come" "The Trail of The Lonesome Pine" and other stories of Virginia and Kentucky He was the interpreter of "The Heart of The Hills" and endeared to thousands of readers by the charm and truth of his . . . Map (db m81022) HM
80 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Matthew Fontaine Maury
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) near Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
Born Spotsylvania County, VA. January 24, 1806 Died Lexington, VA February 1, 1873 "Pathfinder of the Seas"Map (db m81023) HM
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81 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Orren Randolph Smith
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Loving Memory Orren Randolph Smith who on February 12, 1861, designed, "The Stars and Bars" the first official flag of the Confederacy adopted by the Confederate States Congress, Montgomery, Alabama, March 4, 1861 Warren . . . Map (db m81024) HM
82 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Robert E. LeeDixie Highway
On Hendersonville Road (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling south.
In loving memory of Robert E. Lee and to mark the route of the Dixie Highway “The shaft memorial and highway straight attest his worth — he cometh to his own.”                               — . . . Map (db m13108) HM
83 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Robert LovemanPoet
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Loving Memory Robert Loveman Poet Cleveland, Ohio April 11,1864 Hot Springs, Arkansas July 9,1923 He spent most of his life in Dalton, Georgia where he did the greater part of his writing including the famous "Rain Song" . . . Map (db m81025) HM
84 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Sidney Lanier
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In memory of Sidney Lanier 1842-1881 Poet and Musician Who spent his last days among these hills "Thyself Thy Monument"Map (db m81026) HM
85 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Stephen Collins Foster
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Hendersonville Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Loving Memory Stephen Collins Foster Composer of "Suwanee River," "Old Kentucky Home," "Massa's in The Cold Ground," "O Susanna," "Old Black Joe," "Nelly Bly," "Old Dog Tray," and other well known songs Born near Pittsburgh, PA., . . . Map (db m81027) HM
86 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — William Sydney Porter"O. Henry" — American Short Story Writer —
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In loving memory William Sydney Porter "O.Henry" American Short Story Writer Born in Greensboro N.C. September 11, 1862 Died in New York City June 5, 1910 A visitor in Western No. Carolina His body is interred in Riverside . . . Map (db m81028) HM
87 North Carolina, Henderson County, Fletcher — Zebulon Baird Vance
On Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Loving Memory Zebulon Baird Yance Friend, Patriot, Philanthropist, Scholar, Orator, Statesman Loyal friend to the Jewish people whom he honored in his classic lecture "The scattered nation" Born near Asheville N.C. May 18, 1836 . . . Map (db m81029) HM
88 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 1 Bearcat Boulevard
On Bearcat Boulevard west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
In an attempt to “cultivate school spirit and connect between our school and community,” the Hendersonville High School Leadership Class requested to City Council, to rename 8th Avenue West to 1 Bearcat Boulevard. It was made official on September . . . Map (db m187810) HM
89 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 122 N. Mainca. 1920 — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
Tenants of this building have been Beck Hardware, Court House Café, City Café, C & D Music Shop and Elizabeth of Carolina Woman's Wear. For more than 30 years the Justice of the Peace office was upstairs.Map (db m33034) HM
90 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 202 - 206 N. Main — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
ca. 1920 Used as a tin shop in the 1920s, the Blue Bird and Carson Ice Cream Companies operated here in 1940s and 1950s. Sinclair Office Supply occupied the building for more than 36 years.Map (db m33053) HM
91 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 215 N. Main — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
1961 Built by Daniel C. Barber, Jr., this building was modeled after the Western Auto Store in the Charlottetown Mall in Charolette and was the first pre-stressed concrete on Main Street. The Barber Family ran the Western Auto Store and . . . Map (db m33036) HM
92 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 219 - 221 N. Main1962 — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
On 219 North . Main Street.
Built by Norman Farnsworth, this building filled the last vacant lot on Main Street. Tenants of the two-storefront building have been Fred Toms Furniture Outlet, credit & financial companies, and the Added Touch gift shop. Western Auto . . . Map (db m33056) HM
93 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 226-232 N. Main — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
ca. 1920 Built originally as an auto garage, this building served as a bowling alley in the 1930s. Later tenants were O'Dell & Gossett Furniture Co., Gosset Furniture Co., and Kalin Furniture Co.Map (db m33080) HM
94 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 300 N. Main — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
ca. 1896 Tenants of this three storefront building have been Hendersonville Hardware from 1915 through the 1920s, McFarlan Food Shop, Daniel's Furniture Co., and Sherman's Sporting Goods Store. The Art Moderne facade was added in the . . . Map (db m33100) HM
95 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 344 N. Main — Hendersonville, N.C. —
ca. 1920 Tenants of this building have been Florida Fruit Market, J.C. Penny,Efird's Department Store and Jack Schulman's "Can Do - Will Do."Map (db m33153) HM
96 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — 412-414 N. Main — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
ca.1920 Originally a brick facade, the Pickwick lunches & billiards was here from 1937 until 1955. Rosenberg's Men's Wear and Wade's Shoes shared the building in the late 1950s. Mac's Men's Wear operated here from 1960 until 2007. . . . Map (db m33641) HM
97 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — Citizens National Bank1921
On North Main Street at 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Built as a bank at a cost of $125,000, it operated until 11.20.1930 when it closed. Reopened in 1936 by State Trust Co., later Northwestern Bank, then Home Bank & Trust, then Bank of N.C. The McClintock clock was added in 1927. Designed by . . . Map (db m33048) HM
98 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — Civil War
On North Main Street.
In Honor of The Citizens of Henderson County who served in the Union Army during the Civil War for the Preservation of The United States of America and in Gratitude to their families.Map (db m20445) HM
99 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — Clarke Hardware Buildingca. 1909 — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
Built by W.A. Smith and Henry Jordon at the cost of $12,000. Tenants of the three storefronts have been Clarke Hardware, Bland Hardware, Gregg Bros. Hardware and for 65 years Houston Furniture Company. The first gasoline pump on Main Street . . . Map (db m34292) HM
100 North Carolina, Henderson County, Hendersonville — Cole Bank Buildingca 1880 — (Hendersonville, N.C.) —
On North Main Street at 4th Avenue West, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Built at a cost of $5,000, this building housed the first bank in Hendersonville, the George H.P. Cole Bank. It served as the post office from 1905-14, then Rose Pharmacy for many years. First telephone exchange was upstairs.Map (db m35149) HM

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