Henderson, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Henderson, Sibley County.
| City | Henderson |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Sibley |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.528297 |
| Longitude | -93.907744 |
| Population | 875 |
| Density | 335.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Henderson is a locality in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 875. The population density is 335.3 people per km². Henderson is located at 44.5283°N, 93.9077°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56044.
Henderson rests where the land begins to soften its prairie edge, hinting at the rolling contours that define the Minnesota River Valley. It lies 23.5 miles south-west of Chaska, MN (from Chaska, MN: bearing 220°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-west of Belle Plaine. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a palpable stillness, a quiet hum that settles over the fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards a horizon that feels both vast and intimately close. The Minnesota River itself, a broad, unhurried ribbon of brown water, charts a gentle course, its banks lined with a patient, enduring green. This is a place where the sky feels like a constant companion, its moods painting the broad fields in shifting palettes of gold, grey, and an astonishing, deep blue. The story of Henderson is one of resilience, etched into the very soil by generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. Its roots run deep into the 19th century, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who sought their fortunes and built their lives along this vital waterway. Historically, the local economy has been anchored by agriculture, its pulse tied to the seasons and the bounty of the land, a rhythm that still dictates the pace of life in Henderson. The river, once a highway for commerce and a source of power, now offers a quieter kind of beauty, its presence a constant, grounding reminder of the region's heritage.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Henderson, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Sibley County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Henderson is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Henderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |