Henderson, also known as Gainers Store, is an

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History

Henderson was named for Eli Henderson, an early settler who moved to the area from Edgefield District, South Carolina. A post office operated under the name Gainers Store from 1830 to 1860 and under the name Henderson from 1860 to 1907.

Notable natives

* Charles Henderson, the

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from 1915 to 1919 * Fox Henderson, businessman and banking entrepreneur * Jeremiah Augustus Henderson, businessman and captain in the

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References

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