Notable People
The prolific writer of hymns, Benjamin Beddome (1717–1795), was born in the town. Many of his hymns are in the General Baptist Hymn Book.
William James (1771–1837), pioneer railway promoter, was born in Henley.
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“In one notable instance, where the United States Army and a hundred years of persuasion failed, a highway has succeeded. The Seminole Indians surrendered to the Tamiami Trail. From the Everglades the remnants of this race emerged, soon after the trail was built, to set up their palm-thatched villages along the road and to hoist tribal flags as a lure to passing motorists.”
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