Henry County

Henry County is the name of ten counties in the United States of America:

  • Henry County, Alabama
  • Henry County, Georgia
  • Henry County, Illinois
  • Henry County, Indiana
  • Henry County, Iowa
  • Henry County, Kentucky
  • Henry County, Missouri
  • Henry County, Ohio
  • Henry County, Tennessee
  • Henry County, Virginia

All are named in honor of Patrick Henry, of Virginia, except Henry County, Iowa, which is named for General Henry Dodge.

Famous quotes containing the word county:

    “But I would say to my fellows, once for all, As long as possible live free and uncommitted. It makes but little difference whether you are committed to a farm or the county jail.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)