According to the united states census bureau, henderson has a total area of 17. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Henderson county declaration of state of emergency. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in henderson county, kentucky this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in henderson county, kentucky, united states. The purpose of the society is to serve the community by preserving the past and to promote interest in.
Henderson county is part of the burlington, ia il micropolitan statistical area. Lockett, who was born in this county june 21st, 1832. Foot locker this is a world war ii inside of a foot locker used by davis shaner of henderson county, illinois during his tour of duty. History of the cemeteries henderson, ky official website. We are proud to serve the citizens of henderson county as custodians of some of the countys most historic documents. Henderson county is in kentuckys western region region.
Starling, edmund lyne, 1864history of henderson county, kentucky. Full text of history of henderson county, kentucky. There is a drop box inside the courthouse located outside of our office doors. Henderson county, kentucky simple english wikipedia, the. The whole county celebrated the nations bicentennial in 1976, with the publishing of a book, various programs and a play, our fathers pride performed in grayson for several nights with a cast of nearly a hundred local actors, recalling many episodes of the countys history on stage. History of henderson county, kentucky hardcover january 1, 1972 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. History of henderson henderson, ky official website. Mildred grace henderson roberts 21 nov 1908 east st. Hcpl genealogy collection henderson county public library. Contributor names young, bennett henderson, 18431919. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section kentucky local histories. For over one hundred years, folks traveling south on main street in henderson have been admiring the white limestone and towering columns of the henderson county public library. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.
Henderson county, kentucky genealogy and history presented. Henderson county is part of the evansville, inky metropolitan statistical area. Comprising history of county and city, precincts, education, churches, secret societies, leading enterprises, sketches. Some of these were based on warrants and surveys issued.
Henderson county, ky land for sale 25 listings land. Our former print genealogy quarterly is available in its entire run for your family research. Beginning in october 2005, a series of articles on cemeteries in henderson county was published in the hendersonville timesnews and written by jennie jones giles. Kentucky ancestors online magazine features a wide range of topics for family historians of all levels. Profiles for 29 cities, towns and other populated places in henderson county kentucky. Henderson county was formed in 1841 from a portion of warren county.
Named in honor of colonel richard henderson, one of the original founders of kentucky, the county initially encompassed all of the territory from which the present hopkins county was formed in 1806. Henderson is located in northcentral henderson county at 37. It will be incorporated into the work in progress book entitled. Henderson county clerks office of henderson, kentucky. History of henderson county, kentucky ebook, 1887 worldcat. Local histories are available for henderson county, kentucky genealogy. Kentucky tax lists for henderson county 17991840, 18371852. This institution first opened its doors to the public on august 1, 1904, after years of hard work by the publisher of the henderson journal, edward. Includes resident biographies, county census, cemeteries, vital records, community histories, newspaper articles and lookups. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. History of henderson county, kentucky, book, 1887 worldcat.
The original fincastle records are at the montgomery county, virginia, courthouse. Kentucky historical society for kentucky genealogists. This book indexes early kentucky land records, beginning with the fincastle county entries in 1774 to 1776 and continuing to the military surveys. Henderson county, kentucky marriage book b, 18531872 family history library kentucky compiled marriages, 18511900 ancestry kentucky marriage index, 19731999 ancestry.
Browse the full text of history of henderson county, kentucky search the full text of american county histories. Fernwood cemetery book 1, henderson, kentucky family history library. The young gentleman and official, whose name heads this article, was born in henderson county on the fifth day of december, 1856. His mother is ella eakins, daughter of john eakins, an early comer to henderson county. Abstract of early kentucky wills and inventories includes henderson county, books a.
This will ensure that the correct account is credited and your mailing address is confirmed. Colored lodges henderson, ky the earliest colored lodges in henderson, ky, are listed on p. Starling, history of henderson county, kentucky henderson, 1887 bases his account on davidson and underwood with some deviations such as the court records that show the examination of the harpe women for the murder of mrs. Henderson, kentucky city births, 18961910 worldcat.
It is located in henderson county historical society museum, raritan, illinois. Lincoln county was formed on november 1st, 1780 from kentucky county. Old kentucky grants 1793 1856 includes military, seminary, academic, treasury warrants, and preemption grants. A history of jessamine county, kentucky, from its earliest settlement to 1898. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below. Henderson county, kentucky record dates edit edit source information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. Henderson county courthouse 232 1st st po box 374 henderson, ky 424203146 phone. History of henderson county, kentucky, by edmund lyne starling author 3.
Henderson county, kentucky government, henderson, kentucky. Kentucky land and property genealogy familysearch wiki. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free. Union county was formed in 1811, and webster county was formed in 1860. Henderson county, kentucky marriage bond books 14, 15, 16. Henderson county, ky phone directory reverse phone look. History of henderson county, kentucky by starling, edmund lyne, 1864 from old catalog. Henderson county ky cemetery records lds genealogy. Henderson county public library 101 south main street henderson, kentucky 42420 270. Colored lodges henderson, ky notable kentucky african.
The city of henderson recommends that you call 2708311200 before making a miscellaneous payment. Henderson genealogy in henderson county, ky usa 1,015,348 kentucky 38,814 henderson county 443 henderson 103 note. Henderson county, ky free public records black book online. According to the 2010 united states census, it has a population of 7,331. Military lands do not include grants for revolutionary war service. Ruscin is a member of the henderson county genealogical and historical society, historic flat rock inc. Located in the henderson county historical society museum, raritan, illinois. Contents kentucky ancestors genealogical quarterly of the kentucky historical society listed below are the contents of kentucky ancestors from the first issue in 1965 to the current issue in a searchable pdf format. Henderson county ky slaves, free blacks, and free mulattoes, 18501870 henderson county, established in 1798 from a portion of christian county, is located in western kentucky, bordered by the ohio river and four counties. Comprising history of county and city, precincts, education, churches, secret societies, leading enterprises, sketches and recollections, and biographies of the living and dead. Usa 1,060,369 kentucky 39,550 kentucky cemetery records 22,805 henderson county cemetery records 203. Henderson county schools henderson county schools 1805 second street henderson, ky 42420 phone. The county was formed in 1798 and named for colonel richard henderson who purchased 17,000,000 acres 69,000 km 2 of land from the cherokee indians, part of which would eventually make up the county. Kentucky marriage records includes henderson county, 18521860, 18741878, 19031905, 1907 search or browse source.
Our office records documents monday through friday, 9. The county was formed in 1798 and named for colonel richard henderson who purchased 17,000,000 acres of land from the cherokee indians, part of which would eventually make up the county. They are the history of henderson county, a history that many say is being lost, forgotten and neglected. Henderson county, kentucky free public records searches at black book online. Guide to henderson county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and. Centers for disease control cdc kentucky department for public health kdph covid19 hotline 800 7225725. Henderson county was formed on may 15th, 1799 from christian county. Starling 1887 reprint starling, edmund lyne, 1864 published by pranava books 2019.
Illinois digital archives henderson county historical. The purpose of the society is to serve the community by preserving the. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Municipal center 222 first street henderson, ky 42420 phone. History of henderson county, kentucky, library of congress. Usa 1,060,369 kentucky 39,550 henderson county 449 henderson county cemetery records 203. Logan county was formed on september 1st, 1792 from lincoln county. The county was named for colonel richard henderson who originally purchased 17,000,000 acres of land from the cherokee indians, only to have the purchase voided by the virginia legislature. Henderson kentucky black births of the city, 18961910 worldcat.
Henderson county kygenweb archives toc usgenweb archives. Henderson county ky marriage records lds genealogy. Almost every entry in this publication is referenced to the specific item it was obtained from. Henderson county ky slaves, free blacks, and free mulattoes. Historic families of kentucky, with special references to stocks. Welcome to the henderson county register of deeds website.
Hidden history of henderson county, north carolina. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in henderson county. Henderson county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch. It is named for richard henderson, a lawyer and judge from virginia and founder of the transylvania company. An area known as green river island is part of kentucky, even though it is on the. Terry ruscin is an author, photographer, historian, and retired advertising executive. Reproductin by unigraphic, 1887 henderson county ky. Comprising history of county and city, precincts, education, chrches, secret societies, leading enterprises, sketches. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Tenn helps henderson county people search gives you the ability to search for local mailing address and cell phone numbers.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. View the unlisted phone numbers and address history listings of individuals in henderson county, ky by using our nationwide phone directory. Henderson county, kentucky government home facebook. Henderson county is the 21st biggest county 465 square miles in kentucky. Henderson atwood 1930s 2000s managed by danielle mathis. Virginia grants 1782 1792 were issued for service in the french and indian war and in the revolutionary war. A history of kentucky, by elizabeth shelby kinkead. If you want to pay by telephone, dial the toll free number, 18442729468, and follow the operator prompts for the type of payment that you wish to make.
Clair county, illinois, united states 27 jun 1939 managed by ron johnson unlisted henderson managed by steven johns martha j. Henderson white pages phone books in kentucky ky whitepages. Henderson county was established in 1798, using land taken from christian county a peninsula across the ohio from henderson, which now forms union township, vanderburgh county, indiana, was the subject of handlys lessee v. Christian county was formed on march 1st, 1797 from logan county.
A history of jessamine county, kentucky, from its earliest. History of henderson county, kentucky internet archive. Welcome to the facebook page of henderson county, ky. National register of historic places listings in henderson. We are proud to serve the citizens of henderson county as custodians of some of the county s most historic documents. Jude johnson central 2011 miles simpson simon kenton 2009 michael penman lincoln county 1988. Henderson county, kentucky types of kentucky land grants. Please note that we are a recording office and not legal authorities and therefore cannot advise in. American book company, c1909, by elizabeth shelby kinkead page images at hathitrust richard henderson. The result being that henderson county was formed out of part christian county and was organized on june 4, 1799.
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