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Weaverton is an unincorporated coal town situated in Henderson, Kentucky, often referred to as the East End of the South Side. Its boundaries are defined by Loeb Street to the east, Atkison Street to the south, Madison Street to the west, and Mill and Pringle Streets to the north, with Meadow Street connecting back to Loeb Street. Historically significant, Weaverton was known from the 1870s for its coal mining and agriculture. George Vogel's general merchandise business, established in 1871, included a watering trough for horses and served as a gathering point for farmers. The area later saw the opening of coal mines, corn bins, and a stockyard, facilitating trade between farmers and local businesses. The Weaverton Milling Co. and Weaverton Lumber Company were prominent industries, while the Kleymeyer Brickyards might be considered part of Weaverton depending on boundary definitions. The old Weaverton grade school, built in 1889, was demolished by 1918. In 1957, local schools became desegregated when three Black students enrolled at Weaverton Elementary School, leading to a protest where half of the white students withdrew. The Coquillard Wagon Works moved to Weaverton in 1903, later renamed Henderson Wagon Works after local investment. The factory produced 600 horse-drawn wagons annually until financial issues halted production in 1913-14. It later housed Heinz Cannery and Atlas Tack Co., but was destroyed by a massive fire in summer 1978, with smoke visible from miles away. This summary captures the historical and industrial significance of Weaverton, highlighting key events and industries that shaped ...