Henderson Library Markers and Documents
Location: Henderson Library is at 101 S. Main Street in Henderson, Kentucky. These photos taken in 2005.
Plaques were found inside the front door by Ron Dawson.
This plaque is located inside the door on one wall.
It reads:
Young E. Allison
Born in Henderson, Kentucky, December 23, 1863:Lived in Evansville, Indiana, from 1873 to 1880, and thereafter made his home in Lousiville, Kentucky where he died July 7, 1932.
A staunch Kentuckian, he personified the noblest aspirations of his native state and his life exemplified its best traditions.
Distinguished as scholar, journalist and author:He was an interpreter of beauty and truth.
His world was his family and his friends:that world he enriched and delighted with his gentle humor, sparkling wit, fine understanding and joyous spirit.
Erected 1934 by Henderson County Historical Society
This close-up of the plaque shows George's name on the edge of the bust.
This plaque is on the wall opposite the Allison plaque.
It reads:
Susan Starling Towles
The subscribers to this tablet desire to do honor to one beloved and revered in many fields; in all she remains recognized leader.
This expression of a sentiment extending far beyond the confines of this commonwealth is therefore placed upon the walls of this library with which, for nearly half a century she has been identified.
She has made it a center of right thinking, esteeming history to be of light value where not founded in truth and supported by facts.
Builder of character, culture and conduct, Susan Starling Towles--Southern Gentlewoman.
Dedicated 1951
G. H. Honig appears in the lower right corner.
This plaque was found in a research room on the wall. It reads: Colonel Richard Henderson 1735 - 1785
This close-up shows Honig's name on the Henderson plaque.
Other items found in the Honig Collection at the Henderson Library. They are all related to the Walter Wunderlich flag pole that was located in the park along the Ohio River in Evansville.
This note was written to Susan Towles by George Honig. It reads:
To: Miss Susan Towles
Dear Friend
While modeling these birds, I had in mind your beloved Henderson and as I thought your wonderful John James Audubon's dream of a bird paradise, while living in your city from 1810 to 1820.
Sincerely Yours
George H. Honig
Sept. 23 - 1928.
The note in the upper left corner reads:
To Miss Susan Towles
from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Honig
Sept. 23 - 1928
In the lower right corner is a stamp that reads:
George H. Honig, Sculptor
A member of Historical Research
and Reference Committee of the
Indiana Lincoln Union
The sign says Daniel Boone made this gun.
This is one of the Transylvania Plaques.
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