Samuel Henderson | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Indianapolis | |
| In office May 1, 1847 – 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Horatio C. Newcomb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1800 Kentucky |
| Died | 1883 (aged 82–83) California |
| Political party | Whig |
Samuel Henderson (c.1800 –1883) was the first mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana. The first mayoral election was held on April 24, 1847, and Henderson, a member of the Whig Party, took office on May 1. He served a two-year term.[1]