Henderson Hall
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Henderson Hall
Henderson Hall, at College Hill, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 2, 1978: the first place in Canton to be listed. Only 216 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical, as it does for 15 other Missouri listings.
What it isCollege building in Canton, Missouri. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗Finding Henderson Hall
College Hill, Canton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Henderson Hall
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Henderson Hall
Is Henderson Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 2, 1978 (Register number 78001666).
Is Henderson Hall a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Geo. M. Verity, 20 miles away.
Can you visit Henderson Hall?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Henderson Hall?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63819631 · Wikidata · old views from Canton’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.