Historic cemeteries in
Henderson, Texas

Allen Family Cemetery Alligator Cemetery Antioch Cemetery Arbuckle Cemetery Arms Cemetery Asbury Cemetery Ash Cemetery Athens Cemetery Athens North Cemetery Barker Cemetery Barr Cemetery Bass Cemetery Beck's Chapel Cemetery Berry Family Cemetery Bethel Cemetery #1 Bethel Cemetery #2 Black Jack Cemetery Boone Family Cemetery Brownsboro Cemetery Brownsboro Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery Carroll Springs Cemetery Chandler Memorial Cemetery Clear Creek Cemetery Clifton Cemetery Coltharp Cemetery Concord Cemetery Cottonwood Cemetery Davis Cemetery Dunnbar Cemetery Echols Cemetery On Jennings Mountain Edwards Cemetery Evans Chapel Cemetery Fincastle Cemetery Fisher Robinson Cemetery Ford Family Cemetery Foreman Cemetery Forrester Cemetery Friendship Cemetery Friendship East Cemetery Frizzell Cemetery Fuller Cemetery Goodgame Cemetery Goshen Cemetery Guthrie Cemetery Heddins Cemetery Hines Cemetery Huddle Cemetery Indian Graveyard #1 Cemetery Indian Graveyard #2 Cemetery Indian Graveyard #3 Cemetery Jackson Prairie Cemetery Kel Coker Cemetery King Cemetery Kuykendall Cemetery Latson Cemetery Leagueville Cemetery Lewis Family Cemetery Lewis Springs Cemetery Lightfoot-Miller Cemetery Live Oak Cemetery Mabank Cemetery Macedonia Cemetery Malakoff Cemetery Malakoff Fuel Company Cemetery Mankin Cemetery Mason Ranch Cemetery Meredith Campground Cemetery Miller Family Cemetery Modoc Cemetery Moore Family Cemetery Morehead-Melton Cemetery Morman Family Cemetery Morrison Chapel Cemetery Myrtle Springs Cemetery New Hope Cemetery New York Cemetery #1 New York Cemetery #2 Oak Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Old Berry Cemetery Old Brownsboro Cemetery Old Goshen Cemetery Old Reirson Cemetery Old Rock Hill Cemetery Owen Cemetery Parr Family Cemetery Patterson Cemetery Payne Cemetery Payne Springs Cemetery Peel Cemetery Perry Grave Cemetery Pine Springs Cemetery Post Oak Cemetery Poynor Cemetery Providence Cemetery Ratliff Family Cemetery Red Hill Cemetery Reynolds Family Cemetery Richardson Cemetery #1 Richardson Cemetery #2 Richardson Family Cemetery Rock Hill Cemetery Rome Cemetery Rounsavall Cemetery Saint Miller Cemetery Sand Flat Cemetery Shelby Chapel Cemetery Smith Cemetery Spivey Family Cemetery Steen Cemetery Stirman Cemetery Stockard Cemetery Stone Cemetery Tannahill Cemetery Terrell Family Cemetery Thomas Boucher Wood Family Cemetery Thomas Cemetery Titlow Henson Cemetery Trinidad Cemetery #1 Trinidad Cemetery #2 Trinidad Cemetery #3 Tucker Grave Cemetery Union Chapel Cemetery Unknown Cemetery #1 Unknown Cemetery #10 Unknown Cemetery #2 Unknown Cemetery #3 Unknown Cemetery #5 Unknown Cemetery #6 Unknown Cemetery #7 Unknown Cemetery #8 Unknown Cemetery #9 Unknown Graves Cemetery Unknown Graves (S. Of Owens Cemetery) Walker Grave Cemetery Walnut Creek Cemetery Willow Springs Cemetery Wreay Cemetery Zion Hill Cemetery
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Henderson County, located in the northeastern part of Texas, has a rich and fascinating history. Before the arrival of European settlers, the area was home to various Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Cherokee. The land became a part of the Republic of Texas in 1836 and was formally organized as Henderson County in 1846, named in honor of James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas.

In the mid-19th century, Henderson County experienced a significant influx of settlers, mainly from the southern United States. These settlers primarily engaged in agriculture, taking advantage of the fertile soils and favorable climate to grow crops such as cotton, corn, and vegetables. The first county seat was established in Athens, which remains the county seat to this day.

During the Civil War, Henderson County, like much of the South, was affected by the conflict. Although there were no significant battles fought in the area, the war had a profound impact on the local economy and social fabric. Many men from Henderson County enlisted in the Confederate Army, and the war's aftermath brought significant challenges and changes to the region.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Henderson County continued to thrive, with the agricultural industry playing a pivotal role in the local economy. The arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s further bolstered economic development, facilitating the transportation of goods and increasing opportunities for trade. Over time, other industries such as manufacturing and healthcare also emerged. Today, Henderson County remains a vibrant community, preserving its rich heritage while embracing progress and growth.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Henderson County, Texas.

  • 1846 - Henderson County established as a county of the Republic of Texas.
  • 1850 - First census conducted, showing a population of 1,714.
  • 1851 - Athens becomes the county seat.
  • 1861-1865 - Henderson County residents participate in the American Civil War.
  • 1880 - Cotton production becomes a major industry in the county.
  • 1902 - The first oil well is drilled in the county, leading to the development of the oil industry.
  • 1930s-1940s - Henderson County experiences economic growth due to the construction of the Cross Lake Dam and the establishment of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fish Hatchery and Fish Experiment Station.
  • 1960s-1970s - Lake Palestine and Cedar Creek Lake are created, attracting tourism and real estate development.
  • 1987 - The Henderson County Courthouse is destroyed by fire but is rebuilt and restored.
  • 2000 - The population of Henderson County reaches 73,277.
  • 2019 - Henderson County celebrates its 173rd anniversary since establishment.