Historical Marker

Henderson Home

Willow Island, WV 2 · Willow Island · Pleasants

Inscription

Home built by Alexander Henderson in 1814. He and his brother settled about 1798 on land granted their father in 1783. One of the Hendersons, a seaman, brought peaches from Portugal to start fruit industry here.

Location

AddressWillow Island, WV 2

CityWillow Island

CountyPleasants

StateWest Virginia

Coordinates39.407860, -81.156560

Sources

West Virginia Archives and History, Highway Historical Marker Program

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