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The town of Henryville was established in 1850, originally as the village of Morristown. It was renamed Henryville in 1853 to honor Colonel Henry Ferguson. It was an early stop for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Henryville is located in Monroe Township, Clark Co., IN. Clark Co. is directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
Henryville was the birthplace of "Colonel" Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Henryville is the setting of the 2007 song "Up In Indiana" by Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. The song likely refers to Henryville Correctional Facility.
The small town is a part of the large extended Metropolitan area of Louisville, KY which is only 20 miles away. US-Highway 31 and SR 160 meet at the "4-Way." On the west side of town, I-65 (Which stretches from Gary, IN to Mobile, AL) runs in a north-south direction. The city is relatively safe; not many crimes are reported in the area.
Clark County lies on the north bank of the Ohio River. A significant gateway to the state of Indiana, Clark County’s settlement began in 1783.
From its beginning Clark County’s history, culture and growth has been linked to the development of the river. The use of the steamboat in the early nineteenth century to transport goods and services provided Clark County opportunities for commercial and industrial growth. In 1832, James Howard founded the Howard shipyards making Clark County a leader in ship building and bringing with it economic growth.
The railroad brought further economic growth. Two railroad lines, the Monon, which spanned from New Albany to Chicago and the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis railroad, provided Clark County and southern Indiana with access to the northern trading centers of Indianapolis and Chicago.
Industries locating to Clark County during the nineteenth century included the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana and the Ford Plate Glass Company established in Jeffersonville in 1876.
During the 1920s, Clark County attracted the Colgate-Palmolive Company to the Clarksville Riverfront. Colgate purchased the former Indiana Reformatory building in 1923. The Company rehabilitated and adapted the building for its dedication in 1924. They stayed in business until early 2008.
Mindful of its rich past, Clark County progresses toward the future boasting a diversified economic base and excellent development opportunities.
Clark County history has been closely associated with the development of the Ohio River. From its beginnings, Clark County relied on the river for economic opportunities. Clark County has diversified its economic base, lessened its dependency on the river, and continues to develop in new directions. However, the county still looks to the river as one link to its significant pioneer heritage.
The town of Henryville was established in 1850, originally as the village of Morristown. It was renamed Henryville in 1853 to honor Colonel Henry Ferguson. It was an early stop for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Henryville is located in Monroe Township, Clark Co., IN. Clark Co. is directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
Henryville was the birthplace of "Colonel" Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Henryville is the setting of the 2007 song "Up In Indiana" by Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. The song likely refers to Henryville Correctional Facility.
The small town is a part of the large extended Metropolitan area of Louisville, KY which is only 20 miles away. US-Highway 31 and SR 160 meet at the "4-Way." On the west side of town, I-65 (Which stretches from Gary, IN to Mobile, AL) runs in a north-south direction. The city is relatively safe; not many crimes are reported in the area.
Clark County lies on the north bank of the Ohio River. A significant gateway to the state of Indiana, Clark County’s settlement began in 1783.
From its beginning Clark County’s history, culture and growth has been linked to the development of the river. The use of the steamboat in the early nineteenth century to transport goods and services provided Clark County opportunities for commercial and industrial growth. In 1832, James Howard founded the Howard shipyards making Clark County a leader in ship building and bringing with it economic growth.
The railroad brought further economic growth. Two railroad lines, the Monon, which spanned from New Albany to Chicago and the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis railroad, provided Clark County and southern Indiana with access to the northern trading centers of Indianapolis and Chicago.
Industries locating to Clark County during the nineteenth century included the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana and the Ford Plate Glass Company established in Jeffersonville in 1876.
During the 1920s, Clark County attracted the Colgate-Palmolive Company to the Clarksville Riverfront. Colgate purchased the former Indiana Reformatory building in 1923. The Company rehabilitated and adapted the building for its dedication in 1924. They stayed in business until early 2008.
Mindful of its rich past, Clark County progresses toward the future boasting a diversified economic base and excellent development opportunities.
Clark County history has been closely associated with the development of the Ohio River. From its beginnings, Clark County relied on the river for economic opportunities. Clark County has diversified its economic base, lessened its dependency on the river, and continues to develop in new directions. However, the county still looks to the river as one link to its significant pioneer heritage.