Henderson West Virginia Map

About Henderson, West Virginia

Henderson is a locality in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 174. The population density is 158.7 people per km². Henderson is located at 38.8337°N, 82.1382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25106.

Henderson lies at the mouth of a narrow ravine, where a small creek spills its clear, cool water into the wider, more imposing Ohio River. It lies 33.1 miles north-north-east of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 30°T), and is situated 0.8 miles south of Point Pleasant. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, with steep, wooded hillsides that plunge dramatically towards the broad, flat expanse of the river valley. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled and reaching like ancient hands, dominate the higher slopes, their leaves whispering secrets to the wind. Below, the fertile bottomland, a rich, dark soil, stretches out, a promise of growth and sustenance, where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of damp earth and distant blossoms. The quality of light in the late afternoon is particularly arresting, casting long, indigo shadows that stretch across the fields, transforming the familiar terrain into something otherworldly, a place where the mundane and the magical seem to share the same breath. The history of Henderson is deeply intertwined with the Ohio River, a vital artery that has shaped its fortunes and its people. Once a bustling hub for river traffic and agriculture, Henderson's economy has seen its shifts and turns, mirroring the broader industrial changes of the region. While coal mining once played a significant role, the river itself continues to be a silent, enduring presence, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home. The slow, steady flow of the water seems to dictate the pace of life here, a gentle reminder of cycles and seasons, of the passage of time measured not in hurried seconds, but in the graceful sweep of the river’s current. This quiet persistence, this deep connection to the land and its waterways, defines the character of Henderson, a place that holds its past close while looking towards the horizon with a resilient, unhurried gaze.

About This Henderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henderson, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.833692, -82.1382. 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 Mason County.

Detailed location data for Henderson includes the ZIP code (25106), telephone area code (304), county seat of Mason County (Point Pleasant), and school district assignment (Mason County School District). 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.