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Henderson

Henderson's register runs heavily to houses, 8 listings of that kind. Construction dates on record here run from 1868 to 1934. 6 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Barret House, added Jan 5, 1978.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Listings

Historic districts

1978

First listing

Oldest on the register

First listed	Barret House · Jan 5, 1978
Oldest construction date	Barret House · built 1868

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 4 of the 22 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Historic district · Henderson County

Alves Historic District

Historic districtListed 1989

Building · Henderson County

Audubon School

BuildingListed 1998

Historic district · Henderson County

Audubon, John James, State Park

Historic districtListed 1988

Building · Henderson County

Barret House

BuildingListed 1978

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Greek Revival 2Italianate 2Gothic Revival 1Queen Anne style 1Romanesque Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 7 of the 22 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Alves Historic District▾HendersonHistoric district1989

Address: Roughly bounded by Green, Center, S. Alvasia, Powell, S. Adams and Washington Sts., Henderson
Listed: Sep 7, 1989
Listed for: Economics, Architecture, Social history
Significance: Local
Also known as: See Also: Hart, J. Hawkins House
Reference: 89001151
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Audubon School▾HendersonBuilding1998

Address: 1400 Clay St., Henderson
Listed: Dec 22, 1998
Listed for: Education
Significance: Local
Reference: 98001497
Style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Audubon, John James, State Park▾HendersonHistoric district1988

Address: US 41, Henderson
Listed: Mar 10, 1988
Listed for: Landscape architecture, Conservation, Entertainment and recreation, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance: National
Reference: 87002220
Built: 1934
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Barret House▾HendersonBuilding1978

Address: 204 S. Elm St., Henderson
Listed: Jan 5, 1978
Listed for: Commerce, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 78001340
Built: 1868
Style: Italianate architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Barret-Keach Farm▾HendersonBuilding2001

Address: 1586 KY 136 W, Henderson
Listed: Jan 11, 2001
Listed for: Agriculture
Significance: Local
Also known as: The Elms
Reference: 00001596
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗

Delano–Alves House▾HendersonBuilding1993

Address: 536 Chestnut St., Henderson
Listed: Feb 11, 1993
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Seven Oaks; Henry Hughs Farm House
Reference: 93000044
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Ehlen, E. L., Livery and Sale Stable▾HendersonBuilding1989

Address: 110 First St., Henderson
Listed: Nov 16, 1989
Listed for: Commerce, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 89002007
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Geibel House▾HendersonBuilding1998

Address: 327 N. Main St., Henderson
Listed: Dec 10, 1998
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: L & N Bed and Breakfast
Reference: 98001491
Built: 1896
Style: Italianate architecture
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

J. Hawkins Hart House▾HendersonBuilding2011

Address: 630 St., Henderson
Listed: Feb 11, 2011
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Hart House
Reference: 11000005
Built: 1892
Style: Queen Anne style
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Henderson Armory▾HendersonBuilding2002

Address: 735 N. Elm St., Henderson
Listed: Sep 6, 2002
Listed for: Military
Significance: Local
Reference: 02000928
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Henderson Commercial District▾HendersonHistoric district1989

Address: Roughly bounded by Main, Third, Elm, and First Sts., Henderson
Listed: Nov 13, 1989
Listed for: Commerce, Economics, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 89001975
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Henderson Cotton Mill Workers Housing District▾HendersonHistoric district1998

Address: Roughly bounded by Washington, Letcher, and Powell Sts., and Ranklin Ave., Henderson
Listed: Dec 10, 1998
Listed for: Industry
Significance: Local
Reference: 98001495
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗

Henderson, Louisville and Nashville Railroad Depot▾HendersonBuilding1980

Address: 300 Clark St., Henderson
Listed: May 14, 1980
Listed for: Transportation, Architecture
Significance: State
Reference: 80001549
Contributing: 2 buildings
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Klee Funeral Parlor▾HendersonBuilding1989

Address: 13--17 S. Main St., Henderson
Listed: Nov 16, 1989
Listed for: Commerce, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 89002006
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

John E. McCallister House▾HendersonBuilding1982

Address: 839 N. Green St., Henderson vicinity
Listed: Sep 21, 1982
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 82002701
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

North Main Street Historic District▾HendersonHistoric district1990

Address: N. Main St. from Fifth to Eighth Sts., Henderson
Listed: Mar 7, 1990
Listed for: Community planning, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 90000297
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗

John O'Byrne House▾HendersonBuilding1990

Address: 317 N. Main St., Henderson
Listed: Mar 22, 1990
Listed for: Commerce, Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 90000485
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Prichett House▾HendersonBuilding1998

Address: 311 N. Main St., Henderson
Listed: Dec 10, 1998
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Women's Hall
Reference: 98001490
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

William Soaper Farm▾HendersonBuilding2001

Address: 2323 Zion Rd., Henderson
Listed: Jan 11, 2001
Listed for: Agriculture
Significance: Local
Also known as: Benvenue
Reference: 00001595
Style: Greek Revival architecture
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District▾HendersonHistoric district1992

Address: Roughly bounded by Washington, Center, S. Green, Jefferson, S. Main and Water Sts., Henderson
Listed: May 11, 1992
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Also known as: See Also:Barrett House; St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Reference: 92000500
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

St. Paul's Episcopal Church▾HendersonBuilding1978

Address: 338 Center St., Henderson
Listed: Oct 19, 1978
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: State
Reference: 78001341
Style: Gothic Revival
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗

Stewart House▾HendersonBuilding1998

Address: 827 S. Green St., Henderson
Listed: Dec 22, 1998
Listed for: Architecture
Significance: Local
Reference: 98001496
Contributing: 1 building
Links: The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗

Every listing here also appears on its county page for Henderson County.

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