Henderson County, Administrative county in western Kentucky, United States.
Henderson County encompasses 1,210 square kilometers of land and water, featuring the Ohio River along its northern boundary with Indiana.
The Kentucky General Assembly established Henderson County on December 21, 1798, naming it after Colonel Richard Henderson of the Transylvania Company.
The county maintains several parks and recreational spaces where residents gather for seasonal festivals, outdoor activities, and community celebrations.
The county provides governmental services through offices in the city of Henderson, including property tax collection, permits, and public safety operations.
The county participates in the I-69 Ohio River Bridge Project, connecting Kentucky and Indiana through major transportation infrastructure development.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 21, 1798
Capital city: Henderson
Website: http://www.hendersonky.com
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: March 13, 2025 13:29
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