Harrison County Historical Museum 

Harrison County "Firsts"

Fifteen Texas Counties:  Namesakes of Harrison County

Henderson County  Created in 1846; organized in 1846.  Named for Harrison County native James Pinckney Henderson who was a general, foreign minister, governor, and senator.

History Fun Facts

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For more information about the history of Harrison County visit the Harrison County Historical Museum and Research Library.