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110 E. Main St.
Henderson, TN
Phone: 731-989-5222
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Henderson

City: Henderson, TN
Region: West Tennessee
Subregion: Southwest

Originally a railroad stop in the 1850s on the Mobile
Railroad, this quaint small town was originally known as Dayton, and later renamed Henderson Station. During the Civil War, the Confederate States of America (CSA) operated a major recruitment center in the current Front Street area.

The town and its railroad depot were later occupied by the Union, and in 1862 it was attacked by Confederate guerrillas, who burned it to the ground. The women of the town took action to extinguish the fire and aid the Union troops. Today, Freed-Hardeman University is an anchor of this charming town, and like many of Tennessee’s small communities, most locals can trace their connection to Henderson back through many generations.

Upcoming events

Date: May 26, 2012
Exit 56 Blues Fest
Location: Brownsville, TN

Date: May 25, 2012 - May 28, 2012
Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival
Location: Adamsville, TN

Date: Jun 11, 2012 - Jun 15, 2012
Jr. Ranger Camp
Location: Wildersville, TN

Date: Jun 20, 2012 - Jun 22, 2012
Jr. Ranger Camp
Location: Pinson, TN

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