Historic Front Street 4C 33
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N 35° 26.274 W 088° 38.504
16S E 350984 N 3922844
Historic Front Street
Waymark Code: WM13E1
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2007
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The town of Henderson was begun on this street in 1860. First known as Dayton, the town's name was changed to Henderson Station during the Civil War. In 1860, Polk Bray opened the first store. Confederates led by A.B. Crook captured the railroad depot in an 1862 skirmish fought here. A Confederate States of America recruitment station was located here for the 51st and 52nd Tennessee Infantry, C.S.A
Marker Name: Historic Front Street
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 4C 33
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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