Henry Virginia Map

About Henry, Virginia

Henry is a locality in Henry County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Henry is located at 36.6780°N, 79.7280°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24102.

Henry lies cradled by the rolling hills of southern Virginia, where the land gently slopes toward the Dan River. It lies 19.5 miles west-north-west of Danville, VA (from Danville, VA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Martinsville. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the abundant forests that flank the small, spread-out communities. Fields of corn and soybeans, in their varying shades of green and gold, stretch across the terrain, punctuated by the darker, more rugged outcrops of woodland. The sky overhead often takes on a soft, diffused light, particularly after a rain, lending a muted beauty to the already picturesque landscape. The history of Henry is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, particularly tobacco, which once shaped its economy and identity. While the landscape still bears the mark of its farming heritage, a shift towards manufacturing, particularly in textiles and furniture, has brought a different kind of industry to Henry. This blend of old and new is evident in the architecture, where sturdy, older brick buildings stand alongside more modern industrial facilities. The rhythm of life in Henry is one of quiet persistence, a steady hum rather than a hurried rush, with the surrounding natural beauty providing a constant, calming backdrop to the everyday endeavors of its people.

About This Henry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henry, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.678, -79.728. 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 Henry and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Henry includes the ZIP code (24054), telephone area code (540, 276), county seat of Henry County (Martinsville), and school district assignment. 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 Henry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.