Genealogy and Local History: Local History Resources

A collection of Louise Bailey’s newspaper essays compiled and published posthumously by her son Joseph and local author Terry Ruscin.

Photographic history of Hendersonville and Henderson County spanning the years from 1888 to 1988. Topics covered include transportation, education, churches, public institutions and leisure activities among others. A great resource for any interested in the Baker-Barber Photograph Collection.

Edney’s series of radio broadcasts to celebrate WHKP’s 50th Anniversary provide most of the content of this work. The focus is mostly on the 20th Century history of Hendersonville and Henderson County.

This book started as a series of articles written by long-time Hendersonville Times-News Editor James T. Fain Jr. They were published in four special editions appearing in 1975-76. In 1979 the content was published in a single hardbound volume. The special editions are notable for the photographs they contain which are not in the hardbound version.

FitzSimons was a teacher, farmer, banker and local historian and his 5000 radio broadcasts provide the basis for this three volume collection of stories, legends and myths of Henderson County. FitzSimons was a gifted storyteller and his skills are on display throughout as he recounts the history and stories of cultural significance to Henderson County. It is important to note there is an index of the set in Volume 3.

Part of the History & Guide series this book, written by father and daughter historians, is a combination history and guidebook to Henderson County. It is a condensed history that contains many old photographs as well as contemporary pictures of the county.

Compiled by the Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society these are arranged with a first section containing various historical and genealogical data followed by a second section with a compilation of family histories and stories.

The first published history of Henderson County. Written before many of the necessary primary sources were available.

Part of a series of local histories by researcher Terry Ruscin. This volume covers the history of the eastern portion of the county starting south in Green River and moving north to Hoopers Creek via Edneyville and Fruitland. The time periods covered range from early Republic to the 2000s. Contains many old photos in addition to contemporary pictures.

Part history, part tour guide for Hendersonville, Flat Rock and surrounding locales. The book contains biographies of locals and entries for area landmarks and buildings.

Part of the series of local histories written by researcher Terry Ruscin. This volume features a tour of the southwestern part of the county and Crab Creek Road. Other sections cover log structures and notable people who lived in or visited the county.

Part of the Images of America series this volume is filled with historic photographs of Hendersonville. Topics covered in include schools, churches, historic houses and hotels and business. The captions provide a wealth of information.

A history of Henderson county as told through the postal service. Each community has a chapter in addition to chapters on unincorporated sections of the county.