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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Henderson (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Henderson. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Henderson is located in Henderson County and is the County Seat.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Henderson County: Posey (IN), Vanderburgh (IN), Warrick (IN), Daviess, McLean, Union & Webster.

Below are the counties that are near Henderson. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Henderson:

  • Henderson County     (The home county of Henderson)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Baskett
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baskett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baskett
      • Baskett is located in Henderson County
    • White City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Henderson County
    • Spottsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Niagara
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Niagara. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niagara
      • Niagara is located in Henderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Niagara
      • From Henderson to Niagara
    • Corydon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corydon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corydon
      • Corydon is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 685 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corydon <3>
    • Smith Mills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Mills
      • Smith Mills is located in Henderson County
    • Bluff City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Robards
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robards have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robards
      • Robards is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 497 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Robards <3>
    • Dixie
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dixie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
      • Dixie is located in Henderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dixie
      • From Henderson to Dixie
    • Hebbardsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Reed
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Carlinburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carlinburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlinburg
      • Carlinburg is located in Henderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Carlinburg
      • From Henderson to Carlinburg
  • Daviess County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Curdsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curdsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curdsville
      • Curdsville is located in Daviess County
    • Birk City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birk City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birk City
      • Birk City is located in Daviess County
    • Saint Joseph
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • West Louisville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Louisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Louisville
      • West Louisville is located in Daviess County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Louisville <3>
    • Moseleyville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Owensboro
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Browns Valley
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Utica
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Utica have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utica
      • Utica is located in Daviess County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Utica <3>
  • Hopkins County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Jewel City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewel City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewel City
      • Jewel City is located in Hopkins County
    • Vandetta
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Hanson
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanson
      • Hanson is located in Hopkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 709 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanson <3>
  • McLean County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Elba
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in McLean County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elba
      • From Henderson to Elba
    • Beech Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Grove
      • Beech Grove is located in McLean County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beech Grove <3>
    • Lemon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lemon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon
      • Lemon is located in McLean County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lemon
      • From Henderson to Lemon
    • Calhoun
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Glenville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glenville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in McLean County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Glenville
      • From Henderson to Glenville
    • Rumsey
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Buel
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Union County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Hitesville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Waverly
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Flournoy
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flournoy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flournoy
      • Flournoy is located in Union County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Flournoy
      • From Henderson to Flournoy
    • Breckinridge Center
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breckinridge Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breckinridge Center
      • Breckinridge Center is located in Union County
    • Chapman
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chapman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapman
      • Chapman is located in Union County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chapman
      • From Henderson to Chapman
    • Uniontown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uniontown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
    • Morganfield
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morganfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganfield
      • Morganfield is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,385 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morganfield <3>
    • Raleigh
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Raleigh. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raleigh
      • Raleigh is located in Union County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Raleigh
      • From Henderson to Raleigh
    • Sturgis
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sturgis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgis
      • Sturgis is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,792 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sturgis <3>
    • Grangertown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Sullivan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sullivan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sullivan
      • Sullivan is located in Union County
  • Webster County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Poole
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Sebree
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Onton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Onton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onton
      • Onton is located in Webster County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Onton
      • From Henderson to Onton
    • Dixon
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon
      • Dixon is located in Webster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 877 people
    • Free Union
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Free Union. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Union
      • Free Union is located in Webster County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Free Union
      • From Henderson to Free Union
    • Slaughters
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Vanderburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Lisman
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Clay
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay
      • Clay is located in Webster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,091 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clay <3>
    • West Wheatcroft
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Wheatcroft
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatcroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatcroft
      • Wheatcroft is located in Webster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 152 people
  • Gallatin County (IL)
    • New Haven
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Haven
      • New Haven is located in Gallatin County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 377 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Haven <3>
  • White County (IL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Maunie
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maunie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maunie
      • Maunie is located in White County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maunie <3>
    • Emma
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma
      • Emma is located in White County (IL)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emma <3>
  • Gibson County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Warrenton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Haubstadt
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haubstadt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haubstadt
      • Haubstadt is located in Gibson County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,720 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haubstadt <3>
    • Mounts
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mounts. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mounts
      • Mounts is located in Gibson County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mounts
      • From Henderson to Mounts
    • Buckskin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buckskin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckskin
      • Buckskin is located in Gibson County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Buckskin
      • From Henderson to Buckskin
    • Fort Branch
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Branch
      • Fort Branch is located in Gibson County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,775 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Branch <3>
    • Mackey
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
    • Owensville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Posey County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Caborn
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Bufkin
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bufkin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bufkin
      • Bufkin is located in Posey County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bufkin
      • From Henderson to Bufkin
    • Mount Vernon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Saint Wendel
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Wendel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Wendel
      • Saint Wendel is located in Posey County (IN)
    • Blairsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Hepburn
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hepburn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hepburn
      • Hepburn is located in Posey County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hepburn
      • From Henderson to Hepburn
    • Oliver
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oliver. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oliver
      • Oliver is located in Posey County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oliver
      • From Henderson to Oliver
    • Hovey
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hovey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hovey
      • Hovey is located in Posey County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hovey
      • From Henderson to Hovey
    • Solitude
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Springfield
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Wadesville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Savah
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
  • Spencer County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Eureka
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Hatfield
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Richland City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Reo
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Lincoln Pioneer Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Pioneer Village
      • Lincoln Pioneer Village is located in Spencer County (IN)
    • Rockport
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Bloomfield
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Rock Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rock Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hill
      • Rock Hill is located in Spencer County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rock Hill
      • From Henderson to Rock Hill
  • Vanderburgh County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Vaughan
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vaughan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vaughan
      • Vaughan is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
    • Cypress
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress
      • Cypress is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
    • Evansville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Smythe
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Kasson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Melody Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melody Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melody Hill
      • Melody Hill is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
    • Highland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
      • Highland is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
    • Darmstadt
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darmstadt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darmstadt
      • Darmstadt is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,442 people
    • Daylight
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Inglefield
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inglefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inglefield
      • Inglefield is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Inglefield <3>
    • Armstrong
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Martin
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Martin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
      • Martin is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Martin
      • From Henderson to Martin
  • Warrick County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.
    • Newburgh
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburgh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburgh
      • Newburgh is located in Warrick County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,285 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newburgh <3>
    • Stevenson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stevenson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevenson
      • Stevenson is located in Warrick County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stevenson
      • From Henderson to Stevenson
    • Dayville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Baugh City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baugh City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baugh City
      • Baugh City is located in Warrick County (IN)
    • Chandler
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chandler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chandler
      • Chandler is located in Warrick County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,288 people
    • Boonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonville
      • Boonville is located in Warrick County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,409 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boonville <3>
    • Elberfeld
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elberfeld have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elberfeld
      • Elberfeld is located in Warrick County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 661 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elberfeld <3>
    • Wheatonville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • De Gonia Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Graham Valley
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Dickeyville ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dickeyville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickeyville
      • Dickeyville is located in Warrick County (IN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dickeyville
      • From Henderson to Dickeyville
    • Lynnville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynnville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnville
      • Lynnville is located in Warrick County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 977 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lynnville <3>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Henderson, see our County-by-County Page for Henderson.

Cemeteries Near Henderson ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Henderson.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Henderson covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.

  • Fernwood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • St. Louis Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Louis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Louis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fairmont Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairmont Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Roselawn Memorial Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roselawn Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roselawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Stroud Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stroud Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stroud Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Clay Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clay Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Agnew Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Agnew Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Agnew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Denton Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Normen Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Normen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Normen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Baskett Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baskett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baskett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Corydon Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corydon Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corydon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Meahl Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meahl Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meahl Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • New Sights Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Sights Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Sights Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Henderson had a population of 8,835 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Henderson had a population of 27,974 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Henderson, with the one closest to Henderson listed first.

  • Weaverton
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weaverton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weaverton
    • Weaverton is located in Henderson County
  • Rankin
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rankin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rankin
    • Rankin is located in Henderson County
  • Vaughan
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vaughan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vaughan
    • Vaughan is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
  • Geneva
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geneva have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva
    • Geneva is located in Henderson County
  • Cypress
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress
    • Cypress is located in Vanderburgh County (IN)
  • Anthoston
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthoston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthoston
    • Anthoston is located in Henderson County
  • Zion
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion
    • Zion is located in Henderson County
  • Baskett
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baskett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baskett
    • Baskett is located in Henderson County
  • West Franklin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Franklin
    • West Franklin is located in Posey County (IN)
  • Corydon
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corydon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corydon
    • Corydon is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 685 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corydon <3>
  • Cairo
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cairo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cairo
    • Cairo is located in Henderson County
  • Niagara
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Niagara. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niagara
    • Niagara is located in Henderson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Niagara
    • From Henderson to Niagara
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    • Spottsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Evansville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jonesburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesburg
      • Jonesburg is located in Henderson County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Henderson. See our List of 1890's Communities around Henderson.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Henderson ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 124 newspapers that have been published in the area around Henderson.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Henderson. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Henderson and those printed in the larger area surrounding Henderson.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<6> of Henderson.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Henderson:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Henderson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Henderson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Henderson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Henderson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8363, Longitude: -87.5908    









 

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