Henderson, Suburban city in Clark County, Nevada, United States
Henderson extends across 107 square miles of desert terrain near Las Vegas, featuring residential neighborhoods interspersed with commercial districts and mountain views.
The city originated in 1941 as a manufacturing center for magnesium production during World War II, named after U.S. Senator Charles Belknap Henderson.
Henderson maintains numerous parks, recreation centers, and an amphitheater that hosts regular performances of Shakespeare and musical concerts throughout the year.
The city connects to Las Vegas through major highways and provides 37 miles of hiking trails, with temperatures reaching high levels during summer months.
Henderson transformed from a wartime industrial site into Nevada's second largest city, housing over 320,000 residents and multiple educational institutions.
Location: Clark County
Inception: 1941
Elevation above the sea: 538 m
Part of: Southern Nevada
Website: https://cityofhenderson.com
GPS coordinates: 36.03167,-114.98139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:10
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