Henderson Home-HCC-Randolph Co
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N 31° 45.831 W 084° 47.727
16R E 708786 N 3516375
1016 Andrew Street at Fifth Street, Cuthbert, GA
Waymark Code: WMAFK1
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2011
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Fletcher H. Henderson (1857-1943), pioneer Georgia educator, built this home in 1888 and lived here until his death. Principal of nearby Howard Normal-Randolph School 1880-1942, his contributions to education won professional recognition and enriched the lives of a multiple of students. Fletcher Henderson, Jr. (1897-1952), born here, developed one of the earliest "Big Bands." A pianist and composer, he was a pioneer in "swing" music. He was Down Beat Magazine Arranger of the Year in 1938 and 1940. The Hendersons are buried near here in Greenwood Cemetery.
Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Friends of the Henderson Family, 1986
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: none
Date: 1986
Sponsor: Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Friends of the Henderson Family
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