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

History

A post office called Henderson was established in 1832, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after Solomon H. Henderson, who engaged in Indian Trade.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Henderson, Houston County, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 107. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

32°20′29″N 83°47′22″W / 32.34139°N 83.78944°W / 32.34139; -83.78944


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