Explore Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson County, established in 1798, and named for Col. Richard Henderson, is located in western Kentucky along the Ohio River.
Henderson County has a rich and diverse history to explore that includes its famous people, such as governors Chandler and Stanley and artist John James Audubon. The county is also known as the birthplace of Mother's Day, and much more.
We hope you find this app helpful in exploring the people, places, and stories of Henderson County.
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Transylvania Company
Historical Marker #66 in Henderson commemorates the Transylvania Company. Formed by Richard Henderson, the Transylvania Company was created to settle the area around the Kentucky, Ohio, and…
Mother’s Day
Historical Marker #191 in Henderson County remembers Mary Towles Sasseen Wilson, a Henderson school teacher who is recognized as the first person to celebrate Mother's Day in 1887. Mary was born…
General Samuel Hopkins
Historical Marker #717 in Henderson County commemorates General Samuel Hopkins, a Revolutionary War veteran who helped establish Henderson County. Born in Albermarle County, Virginia, in 1753,…
County Formed, Named
Historical Marker #1206 commemorates the formation of Henderson County. Located in western Kentucky along the Ohio River, Henderson County was the thirty-eighth county to be formed. Henderson…
Artist Naturalist
Historical Marker #1523 in Henderson County remembers John James Audubon, who is best known for his paintings of nature, especially birds, and his publication, "Birds of America." Audubon traveled…
Augustus Owsley Stanley
Historical Marker #1777 in Henderson County commemorates Augustus Owsley Stanley, a Kentucky governor and U.S. congressman who used his charisma and colorful oratorical skills to win elected…
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky – Henderson
Historical Marker #2220 in Henderson County commemorates the famed explorers Lewis and Clark and their journey through Henderson County. Robert Frazer, who joined Lewis and Clark on their expedition,…
First Kentucky Consumer Rural Cooperative Electricity
Historical Marker #1392 in Henderson County marks the location where the first Kentucky customer received rural electricity from an electric cooperative. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt…
Fernwood Cemetery
Historical Marker #1926 in Henderson County commemorates Fernwood Cemetery, the final resting place of several prominent Kentuckians. Lazarus Powell was born in Henderson County in 1812. Powell…
Albert B. Chandler
Historical Marker #2309 in Henderson County commemorates former Kentucky Governor Albert B. "Happy" Chandler. During two terms in the governor's office, Chandler oversaw improvements in schools,…
Home of Lucy Furman
Historical marker #870 in Henderson County commemorates the life of author and lecturer Lucy Furman. Furman earned renown by writing about rural Kentucky. She was born in Henderson County on June…
Kimmel Homestead
Historic marker #878 in Henderson County marks the site of the home for three generations of the Kimmel family and notes their military achievements. Marius Manning Kimmel was born in October 1832,…
Nurse Mary W. Arvin
Historic Marker #2241 in Henderson County notes the location of the home of famed nurse Mary W. Arvin. On April 21, 1879, Mary was born in Henderson, Kentucky, to William Meade and Beattie Towles…Tour curated by: McKenzie Martin