Henderson County, Rural administrative division in western Illinois, United States.
Henderson County encompasses 1,122 square miles of agricultural land along the Mississippi River, featuring farms, parks, and natural reserves.
The county emerged from Knox County territory in 1841, establishing Oquawka as its administrative center for governmental operations.
Local communities maintain agricultural traditions through seasonal fairs and festivals that showcase regional farming practices and products.
The transportation network includes multiple state routes connecting residents to essential services, commercial areas, and neighboring municipalities.
The western border follows the Mississippi River, providing water resources and recreational spaces for fishing and outdoor activities.
GPS coordinates: 40.81561,-90.91045
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:50
Great River Bridge
15.6 km
Community Field
19.1 km
Burlington Rail Bridge (2012)
15.4 km
Lock and Dam No. 18
12.1 km
Crapo Park
16.7 km
St. Paul's Catholic Church
16.2 km
First Congregational Church
16.3 km
Capitol Theater
16.2 km
German Methodist Episcopal Church
16.5 km
Cascade Bridge
16.3 km
Des Moines County Court House
16.1 km
Oquawka Wagon Bridge
9.3 km
Burlington Public Library
16.3 km
South Henderson Church
6.4 km
Heritage Hill Historic District
16.3 km
Alexis Phelps House
14.3 km
Christ Episcopal Church
16.3 km
Snake Alley Historic District
16.5 km
Hawkeye Creek Bridge
28.1 km
Downtown Commercial Historic District
16.2 km
Augustus Caesar Dodge House
16.3 km
Henderson County Courthouse
13.8 km
Mary Darwin House
17.2 km
West Jefferson Street Historic District
16.5 km
Jagger-Churchill House
16 km
James M. Forney House
16.4 km
Starker–Leopold Historic District
15.8 km
Abiathar and Nancy White House
16 kmReviews
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