Quick History:

Prior to the mid-thirties much of rural America was without electric power. This condition was due to the density of population not being sufficient to support investor owned, for-profit utilities to make the necessary investments in the rural areas in order that they could return a profit.

With the enactment of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, seed money became available from the government and Consumer Owned Utilities began to spring up around the country. Henry County REMC was incorporated in the spring of 1936 and entered into the business with dedication and vigor. In the spring of 1953 Henry County REMC became the nation's first REMC to pay off their debt to the Rural Electric Administration. At that time the REMC became completely independent in its operations and remains so to this day.