Henderson Station, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Henderson Station, Minnesota
East Henderson
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 Henderson Station, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Henderson Station, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Township | Tyrone |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56044 and 56058
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644864 |
Henderson Station is a small community in Minnesota, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community within Tyrone Township in Le Sueur County. People sometimes call it East Henderson.
This community is located about 1.3 miles east of the town of Henderson. It's also about six miles north of Le Sueur.
Where is Henderson Station?
Henderson Station is easy to find. It's located along Henderson Station Road. This road is also known as Le Sueur County Road 34. Nearby, you'll find bigger roads like Highway 19 and U.S. Highway 169.
A Look Back in Time
Henderson Station has an interesting history. It was first started in the 1850s. Back then, it was known as Clarksville. It was built on the east side of the Minnesota River. This was right across the river from the city of Henderson.
The community was officially organized in 1855. Its streets and lots were mapped out in 1877. For a short time, it even became an official town in 1883. However, it later went back to being an unincorporated community. Today, it's part of section 7 within Tyrone Township.
What Was There?
In the past, Henderson Station was a busy place.
- From 1856 to 1877, there was a ferry. This ferry helped people cross the Minnesota River.
- The community had a general store. This store sold many different things.
- There was also a grain elevator. This was a tall building used to store grain. The grain elevator closed in 1960.
Henderson Station also had a train station. This station was part of the old Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway. It was located in section 6 of Tyrone Township.
Nearby Nature and Film Fun
If you like nature, the Ney Nature Center is close to Henderson Station. It's a great place to explore and learn about the outdoors.
Did you know that Henderson Station Road was used in a famous movie? Scenes for the film Purple Rain were filmed there.
