A special birthday party: City of Hendersonville celebrates 175 years

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The City of Hendersonville held a special birthday party Sunday, as members of the Hendersonville City Council and other city leaders held a 175th Anniversary Celebration with exhibits about the city's history displayed in front of the historic courthouse on Main Street.

Mayor Barbara Volk made a proclamation back in January for the city to hold a 175th anniversary celebration for 2022.

The Hendersonville Fire Department's 1974 American LaFrance Engine was on display Sunday during the City of Hendersonville's 175th Anniversary Celebration.
The Hendersonville Fire Department's 1974 American LaFrance Engine was on display Sunday during the City of Hendersonville's 175th Anniversary Celebration.

It was 175 years ago when Hendersonville was first established on Jan. 7, 1847, after approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. The city was to serve as the seat of government for Henderson County and was named in honor of Judge Leonard Henderson, who was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.

Sixty-six years later, the Town of Hendersonville became known as the City of Hendersonville.

From left, City Council Member Jennifer Hensley, Mayor Barbara Volk, Council Member Debbie Roundtree and Council Member Jerry Smith celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the City of Hendersonville on Sunday.
From left, City Council Member Jennifer Hensley, Mayor Barbara Volk, Council Member Debbie Roundtree and Council Member Jerry Smith celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the City of Hendersonville on Sunday.

Government leaders celebrated along with members of the community on Sunday on Main Street, which was registered in the National Register of Historic Places in March 1988.

The Black History Research Booth hosted visitors at Sunday's 175th Anniversary Celebration of the City of Hendersonville.
The Black History Research Booth hosted visitors at Sunday's 175th Anniversary Celebration of the City of Hendersonville.

There were plenty of booths Sunday for citizens to observe the history of the city. Some of those were the Hendersonville Fire Department (with the Department's 1974 American LaFrance Engine), the Hendersonville Police Department, the Black History Research Group Booth and also a school bus with exhibits about the history of Henderson County Public Schools.

Henderson County Public Schools had a bus with exhibits about the history of the schools at Sunday's 175th Anniversary Celebration.
Henderson County Public Schools had a bus with exhibits about the history of the schools at Sunday's 175th Anniversary Celebration.

Agudas Israel Synagogue was also recognized for celebrating 100 years with a proclamation by Mayor Volk.

Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk makes a proclamation Sunday for Agudas Israel Synagogue, which is celebrating its 100th year anniversary.
Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk makes a proclamation Sunday for Agudas Israel Synagogue, which is celebrating its 100th year anniversary.

This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: A special birthday party: City of Hendersonville celebrates 175 years