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
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The Healing Place awarded grants - BlueRidgeNow.com
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The Healing Place awarded grants
BlueRidgeNow.com Currently, they are the only providers trained in these treatments in Henderson County. âAll of our services are provided free of charge to anyone who needs … |
Buncombe man sentenced to prison in fentanyl overdose - Asheville Citizen-Times
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Buncombe man sentenced to prison in fentanyl overdose
Asheville Citizen-Times James Michael Arnold, 23, pleaded guilty in Henderson County Superior Court to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of selling fentanyl and attempted … |
76 new swine flu cases, one death in North Carolina this week - Asheville Citizen-Times
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76 new swine flu cases, one death in North Carolina this week
Asheville Citizen-Times Of these, four cases have been confirmed in Buncombe County, one in Haywood County, four in Henderson County and one case in Rutherford County. |
Henderson County Investment & Job Creation Announcement - News Channel 7
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Henderson County Investment & Job Creation Announcement
News Channel 7 Hendersonville , NC â On Tuesday, June 23, 2009 business and government leaders gathered at the Henderson County Historic Courthouse to announce three job … Three companies to expand in area |
Officials: Stay safe on water - Asheville Citizen-Times
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Officials: Stay safe on water
Asheville Citizen-Times During a recent nationwide initiative aimed at combating intoxicated and dangerous boaters, NC wildlife officers made a total 44 arrests for boating while … |
Nominate your favorite apple farmer - Asheville Citizen-Times
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Nominate your favorite apple farmer
Asheville Citizen-Times The winner also will be publicized in the NC Extension agency newsletter, as well as in other local venues, according to a press release. Henderson County … |
