Colonel John Henderson

'This port was named after the owner Colonel John Henderson of the militia who was responsible for its development. It became an important town/port for the English as the depth of the water allowed vessels to come much nearer to the wharf. Henderson built warehouses and shops from which he was paid wharfage fees and port charges. Under his ownership a mineral spring was discovered. He cut a channel through the hillside so that the waters of the spring would be distributed to the rest of the town. For a short while this was considered as a form of tourism for Port Henderson. It became a fashionable spa and health resort with a small bath house erected over the springs. This venture did not continue very long as the underground source of the water shifted. Nevertheless, it is noted that in the mid 18th century, Port Henderson had become the principal port for Spanish Town.'