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- Henderson County Geographic Information Services (GIS)Find geographic and demographic related data, services and support.
- Blue Ridge Community CollegeFind and use college resources.
- Henderson County Social Services DepartmentFind help and support for families, adults and children.
- Criminal Court Calendars for Henderson CountyLookup upcoming criminal cases.
- Henderson County Elections DepartmentRegistered voters and election information.
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- Henderson County Public LibraryInformation and resources at the library.
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- Henderson County Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate information.
- Henderson County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Henderson County Travel and TourismGeneral information on living and visiting in the area.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Apple Country Public Transit, Henderson CountyBus routes from the transfer station at 4th and Grove Street, Hendersonville.
- Henderson County Emergency ManagementInformation on natural and man-made emergencies.
- Henderson County Arts CouncilInformation and support for the visual and performing arts.
- Henderson County Council on AgingInformation, help and activities for seniors.
- Henderson County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Henderson County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Henderson County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use NC State University resources.
- Henderson County Department of Parks and RecreationFind information on local parks and recreational venues.
- Henderson County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area.
- Henderson County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
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Henderson County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Hendersonville
- Population
- 116,281
- Area
- 375 sq mi
- Founded
- 1838
- Cities and towns
- 15
Henderson County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Henderson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Henderson County. Notable divisions within the Sheriff's Office include the Criminal Investigations Division and the Narcotics Unit, which focus on solving crimes and combating drug-related offenses in Henderson County.
Police Departments. In addition to Henderson County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Henderson County. These agencies often collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional initiatives, making sure of full law enforcement coverage throughout Henderson County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Henderson County Sheriff's Office, located at 100 North Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 (phone: 828-697-4596), is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Henderson County and operates Henderson County Detention Facility. Arrest records and incident reports in Henderson County are considered public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Law.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Henderson County are maintained by Henderson County Sheriff's Office.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Henderson County are taken and retained by Henderson County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a request.
The Henderson Area Chamber of Commerce (828-692-1413, hendersonvillechamber.org) provides business resources, networking opportunities, and economic development information for both existing and prospective businesses in Henderson County. Henderson County Clerk of Superior Court (828-697-4808) maintains all court records and provides public access to case information. The digital archive extends back many decades with continuous efforts to digitize historical records. Henderson County Tax Assessor's office, located at 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828-697-4870), maintains property tax records, assessment values, ownership information, and tax payment history.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Henderson County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Henderson County
- Old mine sites
- 28
- Still producing
- 4
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 4
- Main minerals
- crushed stone; Clay; Zirconium
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 33
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- open pit mine or quarry, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated
- Maps surveyed
- 1935 to 1991
- Records behind them
- 69 records for 65 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 32 named mine sites inside the county, 28 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 33 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are crushed stone; Clay; Zirconium.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. No abandoned mine inventory is published online.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Henderson County (32 shown, 33 unnamed on the map)
- Unnamed Saprolite PitAluminum | Past Producer
- Unnamed Clay PitBrick Clay | Past Producer
- Fletcher MineClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Fletcher N-S MineClay | Past Producer
- Fletcher North MineClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Fletcher South MineClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Greer MineClay | Producer | Surface
- Boylston MineGold | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Hendersonville QuarryGranite; Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Tri-State Fletcher MillLimestone, General | Producer | A processing plant, not a working
- Fletcher QuarryLimestone, General; Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Tom Miller ProspectManganese | Occurrence
- Molybdenite OccurrenceMolybdenum | Occurrence | 2 records for this one site
- Case PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Dana PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Jimmy Mccrary PlantStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | A processing plant, not a working
- Unnamed Crushed Stone QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Unnamed Crushed Stone QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Unnamed Crushed Stone QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Unnamed Crushed Stone QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Unnamed Crushed Stone QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | Surface
- Unnamed Crushed Stone QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken; Stone, Dimension | Past Producer
- Unnamed Crushed Stone QuarryStone, Dimension | Past Producer
- Freeman Zircon MineZirconium | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Jones Zircon MineZirconium | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Pace Zircon MineZirconium | Past Producer
- Ztrconia MineZirconium | Past Producer | Surface
- Brevard DepositPast Producer | Surface and underground
- HendersonvilleOccurrence
- Lake SummitOccurrence
- Pardo ProspectProspect
- Unnamed Feldspar Sample LocalityOccurrence
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Henderson County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Henderson County Sheriff or a city police department in Henderson County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Henderson County, North Carolina?
The North Carolina criminal history record comes from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Fingerprint based Right to Review of your own record using the SBI form Request for Access to Criminal History Record Information; a certified name search of court records in one county costs $25 at the clerk of superior court with Form AOC CR 314. Fee: $14 for a NC state fingerprint based check; $18 for a national fingerprint based check.
How can I look up sex offenders in Henderson County, North Carolina?
Search the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry (State Bureau of Investigation), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Henderson County, North Carolina?
Register with the county board of elections or through the North Carolina State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The regular registration deadline is 25 days before Election Day; same day registration is available at early voting sites during the early voting period, not on Election Day for most voters. Online registration is open only to existing DMV customers with a DMV issued driver's license or ID.
How do I look up property records in Henderson County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Henderson County are kept by the Henderson County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county tax assessor, and tax bills come from the county tax collector. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Henderson County, North Carolina?
Certified birth and death certificates for North Carolina come from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Vital Records. Birth, death and marriage certificates may also be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event took place, in most cases the same day. Online, by phone or by mail through VitalChek, the only authorized vendor for a state issued certified birth certificate, or in person at NC Vital Records. Fee: $24 state search fee, which includes one certificate; $15 for each added certificate.
How do I find business license records in Henderson County, North Carolina?
Business entity filings are searched with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division. North Carolina has no single generic business license; besides state licenses, a local license may be required for your business.
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