Henderson, Alabama
# Henderson, Alabama

Henderson, also known as Gainers Store, is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Alabama, United States.

## History

Henderson was named for Eli Henderson, an early settler who moved to the area from Edgefield District, South Carolina. A post office operated under the name Gainers Store from 1830 to 1860 and under the name Henderson from 1860 to 1907.

## Notable natives

* Charles Henderson, the 35th Governor of Alabama from 1915 to 1919
* Fox Henderson, businessman and banking entrepreneur
* Jeremiah Augustus Henderson, businessman and captain in the Confederate States Army
