Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Henning Real Estate and Local Guide
Henning is a small rural town in Lauderdale County near the Mississippi River, best known as the childhood home of Pulitzer Prize-winning Roots author Alex Haley. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Henning best.
About the area
Living in Henning, TN
Childhood home of author Alex Haley, who is buried in the front yard of his Henning boyhood home.
The housing market
Homes in Henning
- About 67% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 68% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $75,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Henning home
Alex Haley House and Museum
Boyhood home of Roots author Alex Haley, a Tennessee state historic site and museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Fort Pillow State Historic Park
Civil War fort and state park overlooking the Mississippi River, carrying a Henning mailing address in Lauderdale County
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.