Henderson County

Henderson County is an administrative division in western Kentucky covering approximately 1,200 square kilometers of mixed terrain and waterways. The Ohio River forms its northern boundary, separating the county from Indiana.

The county was established on December 21, 1798, by the Kentucky General Assembly and named after Colonel Richard Henderson, founder of the Transylvania Company. This naming reflected the region's early role in colonial expansion efforts.

The county has deep roots in tobacco farming, a tradition that shaped rural life for many generations and remains part of local identity. You'll see this agricultural heritage reflected in how people talk about their land and community.

County government offices located in the city of Henderson handle property taxes, permits, and public services for residents and visitors. Most offices keep standard business hours and are straightforward to access.

The I-69 Ohio River Bridge Project connects Kentucky and Indiana through a major new transportation link that is reshaping regional commerce and travel patterns. This infrastructure project will have lasting effects on how goods and people move across state lines.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: December 21, 1798

Capital city: Henderson

Shares border with: Posey County, Vanderburgh County, Warrick County, Daviess County, McLean County, Webster County, Union County

Website: http://hendersonky.com

GPS coordinates: 37.80000,-87.57000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29