McHenry, Administrative city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States.
McHenry stretches across 14.50 square miles within the Fox River Valley, featuring a downtown area that extends along the river's banks at 247 meters elevation.
The settlement began in 1836 after Major William McHenry led military forces through northern Illinois during the Black Hawk War in 1832.
The Riverside Hotel, constructed in 1864, remains a central element of the city's heritage, representing the architectural legacy of nineteenth-century Illinois.
The city connects to Chicago through Metra commuter rail service and maintains access via two major routes: Illinois Route 31 and Illinois Route 120.
During the 1920s, trainloads of visitors traveled to McHenry to view extensive lotus flower beds and attend performances at waterfront entertainment venues.
Location: McHenry County
Inception: 1872
Elevation above the sea: 247 m
Shares border with: Prairie Grove, Johnsburg, Bull Valley, Lakemoor
Website: http://ci.mchenry.il.us
GPS coordinates: 42.33917,-88.28167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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