Henderson, Indiana

Henderson is an unincorporated community in Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

Henderson was founded in 1890 by Ida M. Henderson.[2] A post office opened at Henderson in 1890, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Henderson, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 162. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Ida M. Henderson, who laid it out on August 1, 1890.
  3. "Rush County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 December 2015.

Coordinates: 39°40′10″N 85°31′13″W / 39.66944°N 85.52028°W / 39.66944; -85.52028


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