Henderson
The county was formed in 1838 from the southern part of Buncombe County. It was named for Leonard Henderson, Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court from 1829 to 1833.
In 1855 parts of Henderson County and Rutherford County were combined to form Polk County, and in 1861 parts of Henderson County and Jackson County were combined to form Transylvania County.
Henderson County contributed approximately 1,000 soldiers to the Confederate States Army out of its approximately 10,000 population. According to some reports, an equal number of soldiers served in the Union forces, but this is unconfirmed.
Henderson County government was centered in the historic Courthouse (erected 1905) on Main Street, until this structure was replaced by the new Courthouse (c. 1995) on Grove Street.
Henderson County was once a major center of apple culture, though it is now declining, and many of the orchards are being converted into housing developments. Apples require extensive winter chilling, and do not tolerate summer heat and humidity well, so Henderson County, with its cooler climate due to its elevation represents about the southern limit for commercial apple growing. Source Wikipedia
Henderson County NCGenweb site
Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 2616
Hendersonville, NC 28793-2616
Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 2122
Asheville, NC 28802
(covers Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, and Transylvania Counties)
Broad River Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 2261
Shelby, NC 28151-2261
(covers Cleveland, Gaston, Henderson, Lincoln, and Rutherford Counties in NC, and a few SC counties)
Henderson County Courthouse
100 N King Street
County Courthouse
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Census
1840 Federal Census Index – by last name only
1850 Federal Census Index – by last name only
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Henderson County
Query Forums
Henderson County, NC Query Forum
Henderson County, NC at Genforum
Cities and towns of Henderson County
Bat Cave
Carolina Hills
Dana
East Flat Rock
Edneyville
Etowah
Flat Rock
Fletcher
Gerton
Hendersonville (County Seat)
Horse Shoe
Mills River
Mountain Home
Naples
Tuxedo
Zirconia
News related to Henderson County, NC
“henderson county” nc – Google News
Election filings begin slowly – BlueRidgeNow.com
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Election filings begin slowly
BlueRidgeNow.com Election filing opened Monday to a slow start in Henderson County, while Transylvania and Polk counties saw some candidates file in the … |
$7 rabies clinic planned for Feb. 20 in Henderson County – Asheville Citizen-Times
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$7 rabies clinic planned for Feb. 20 in Henderson County
Asheville Citizen-Times North Carolina State Law requires every dog and cat four months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies. This vaccine must be administered by a … Dixon files for state Senate seat |
Many still without power in WNC – Asheville Citizen-Times
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Many still without power in WNC
Asheville Citizen-Times … North Carolina, but several thousand customers are still without power today. Most of the outages remain in Henderson County, which was the hardest hit. … Latest round of winter weather leaves thousands in dark in western North Carolina More than 14000 still without power going into weekend Power ***OUTAGES*** Friday Due To Storm |
Henderson County Commissioner to run for NC House – Asheville Citizen-Times
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Henderson County Commissioner to run for NC House
Asheville Citizen-Times RALEIGH â Henderson County Commissioner Chuck McGrady has announced his intention to file as a candidate for the 117th District seat in the North Carolina … McGrady making run for House |
Early College High School students help farm – BlueRidgeNow.com
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Early College High School students help farm
BlueRidgeNow.com The Early College is a partnership with the Henderson County School District and Blue Ridge Community College's Flat Rock campus with support of the NC New … |
Recycling progress to be discussed at public forum – BlueRidgeNow.com
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Recycling progress to be discussed at public forum
BlueRidgeNow.com … innovations, the city's Green Challenge proposals and dialogue about how Henderson County compares to other North Carolina regions in recycling. … |
