History
The Legacy of a Family
The Mansion
Henderson Hall was built as the centerpiece of the 2,600-acre Henderson plantation by George Washington Henderson Sr, the grandson of Scottish immigrants. Construction on the elaborate three-story Italianate mansion designed by Marietta architect John M. Slocomb began in 1836 and was finished in 1859. The house was built using brick, stone and timber from the Hendersons’ then 2,000=acre estate.
Family Legacy
The 29-room, pre-Civil War mansion showcases all of its original furnishings from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Family papers, clothing, photographs, paintings, and momentos have also survived, including those of the statehood period—a true legacy of the family. The mansion was occupied by Henderson descendants continuously from the time it was built until 2007.
A National Treasure
Henderson Hall is the anchor property for the Henderson Hall Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district also includes barns and outbuildings related to the main house, two associated smaller residences, other structures, and three Indian burial mounds..