Henderson Illinois Map

About Henderson, Illinois

Henderson is a locality in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 284. The population density is 185.6 people per km². Henderson is located at 41.0250°N, 90.3562°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61439.

Henderson sprawls across a gentle, rolling landscape, where fertile fields of corn and soybeans unfurl like an endless green and gold carpet under the vast Illinois sky. It lies 5.4 miles north of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 8°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-west of Knoxville. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of ripening grain. Farmsteads, with their sturdy barns and silos that pierce the horizon like sentinels, are scattered across the land, each a small universe unto itself, connected by a network of quiet, dusty roads. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a honeyed quality, bathing the undulating terrain in a warm, diffused glow that softens every edge and lends a dreamlike stillness to the scene. The story of Henderson is deeply rooted in the rich agricultural heritage of Knox County, a legacy that continues to shape its identity and its economy. Pioneers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground, established this community, and their descendants still work these same acres, their lives intimately tied to the cycles of planting and harvest. While agriculture remains the lifeblood, the quiet hum of local businesses supports the everyday needs of its residents, fostering a sense of enduring connection. Henderson holds a certain unhurried character, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the turning of the seasons and the steady progress of the land.

About This Henderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henderson, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.025038, -90.356239. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Henderson and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Henderson includes the ZIP code (62033), telephone area code (309, 815), county seat of Knox County (Galesburg), and school district assignment (Galesburg Community Unit School District 205). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Henderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.