from the research of Charles and Brenda Fiddler The village was established with the building of the Tennessee Midland Railroad from Lexington to Perryville. (The route was called The Peavine.) Warrens Bluff was named in honor of Dr. William H. Warren who donated the land…
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by Phillip Renfroe, Henderson County Historian Originally published in the Lexington Progress December 18, 2018 When Nathan Bedford Forrest began his first raid into West Tennessee in December 1862, it was in Henderson County somewhere near where Shady Hill Road now crosses Beech River that…
from the collection of Mark Breen Mark Breen is a retired New York State Trooper. He acquired a 38 caliber Colt Official Police revolver similar to those used by the New York State Police in the 1940’s and 1950’s. After receiving the revolver, he noticed…
Brenda Fiddler still has available for sale copies of all her books, including the 3-volume set of HENDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NEIGHBORS with photos of the general area including Decatur County. She is currently working on a book composed of previously unpublished photographs combined with lots…
from the research of Joey Chessor James William Chessor was a pioneer who moved to Hickman County around 1810. In 1873, he recorded in Hickman County the account below about the death of Colonel James Henderson for whom Henderson Co. was named. An image of…
Pictures of the graduating classes of Scotts Hill High School that were severely damaged by water a few years ago when the roof of the new high school was damaged in a storm. A group of alumni have raised funds to have the photographs professionally…
Tennessee General Assembly 1796-1969 (Preliminary No. 12) Henderson County Anderson, Jackson (1832-1910) Andrews, Cullen (?-?) Austin, Lou Sanders (1885-1950) Bailey, Edward (1919-) Barry, William Logan (1926-) Bradbury, Hezekiah (1800-1857) Brown, Henry Hill (1793-1847) Buck, Adrian O’Dell (1914-) Bullock, Micajah (c. 1807-1872) Cochran, James Lindsey (1847-1927)…
from the research of Roxie Milam Wallace There is a legend that perpetuates in my family, passed on by each new generation. Some legends are true; I don’t know if this one is or not, but I like it. It is a rich legacy I’ve…
West Tennessee Unionists in Andersonville Prison by Peggy Scott Holley. THE 7TH TENNESSEE CAVALRY USA Peggy Scott Holley has transcribed military records of the 7th Tenn (seven rolls of microfilm) on this web site. She has the roster and other information related to the 7th…