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The beautiful city of Henderson is located in western
Kentucky on the Ohio River. With a growing population,
thriving downtown, historic turn-of-the-century mansions
overlooking the river, and a recently renovated
riverfront,
Henderson exhibits the best qualities of a historic southern
river town.
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Henderson
operates under the City Manager - Commissioner form of
government. A full-time City Manager is responsible for
the day-to-day operation of the city and its 300+ employees.
A Mayor, elected every four years, and four Commissioners,
elected every two years, set policy for the City.
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Among
Henderson's many famous residents was John James Audubon,
a naturalist who lived in the town in the early 1800s.
Displayed above are sculptures of several of his paintings
from the "Double
Elephant Folio" published in The Birds of America.
The sculptures were designed by Raymond Graf, for the City
of Henderson,
in 2002 and 2003. They are located at various areas
in the Henderson downtown district.
Sculptures
provided by the Downtown Henderson Project, the Renaissance
Kentucky Program, and the City of Henderson.
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