New Monument in Hendersonville Honors War Veteran

The Col. Anthony Bledsoe Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the City of Hendersonville will be unveiling a new monument honoring the City’s namesake, Captain William Henderson during a special ceremony on Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Hendersonville City Hall.

The local SAR chapter has generously donated the monument to the city to serve as a grave marker for Henderson, the city’s first postmaster. Henderson’s exact burial location in the city of Hendersonville is unknown so the group along with the mayor decided City Hall would be a great spot for residents to enjoy and view the monument.

“I’m excited about this opportunity to recognize the person who gave his name to our city,” said Mayor Jamie Clary. “I appreciate the Sons of the American Revolution designing the monument, raising the money for it, and providing it to the community. When people walk into City Hall, they have the opportunity to read about the very beginning of our community.”

Ricky Skaggs, a member of the local SAR chapter, played an important role to help make this project happen and plans to attend the ceremony on Saturday. Descendants of William Henderson will all be in attendance along with representatives from the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The program will include a presentation of flags by the SAR color guard dressed in period clothing and a musket volley to honor Captain Henderson. Nashville singer/songwriter, Anna Marie, will sing the National Anthem.

Captain William Henderson moved to Sumner County after the Revolutionary War around 1790. In 1801, the town of Hendersonville Tennessee was named for him after became the town’s first Postmaster that same year. He was succeeded by his sons Bennett and Littleton in that position. The exact dates of his birth and death are not known. He is thought to have died in Hendersonville in 1807. His actual burial site is unknown.

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