Henderson
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The county seat
of Chester County is Henderson. The original settlement was called Dayton.
During the Civil War it was changed to Henderson's Station, probably after
Henderson County. A depot was built by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and
the town grew around the depot and railroad tracks. In 1862, while
northern troops guarded the depot, rebels attacked and burned nearly 100 bales
of cotton along with the depot and water tank.
The Chester County Courthouse located in
Henderson, Tennessee was constructed in 1913. The first two courthouses were
destroyed by fire. The present courthouse is listed on the National
Register of Historical Places.
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These markers on the courthouse lawn remind us of those from Chester County who lost their lives in defense of our country.
Attractions and Events
in Chester County
Last Updated 07/28/06