1827Architecture
Poor trade links still restricted economic and demographic growth in the region, until the development of the Buncombe Turnpike, completed in 1827.
1838Government
In response to this population growth, Henderson County was split off from Buncombe County and founded in 1838.
1878History
The 1878 tobacco farm served as a summer retreat for tourists as early as the 1920s.
1879Architecture
The Southern Railway opened the line in 1879.
1900History
In 1900, 1,967 persons lived in Hendersonville; in 1910, 2818; and in 1940, 5381 people lived here.
1902History
To the east of Main Street is the 1902-16 Hendersonville Rail Road Station, at 7th Avenue and Maple Street in the Seventh Avenue Depot District.
1905Architecture
The architectural focus of the downtown area is the historic Henderson County Courthouse, completed in 1905 and completely renovated in 2008.
1924History
The newly restored City Hall (erected 1924) and the modern Henderson County Courthouse (1995) are also located downtown.
1929Military
It includes the Italian marble angel statue that served as the inspiration for Thomas Wolfe's first novel, Look Homeward, Angel (1929).
1966Government
Hendersonville Little Theatre was established in 1966.
1968History
Passenger rail service on the line ended in 1968.
1976Government
== Companies ==
Clothing retailer BonWorth was founded in Hendersonville in 1976.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,137 people across 5,920 households in the city.
2012History
After many successful years at that site, in 2012 it moved to an old stone church at 220 S.
2014Architecture
Sierra Nevada opened a brewery in 2014.
2020History
=== Climate ===
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,137 people, 7,274 households, and 3,339 families residing in the c...