Hendricks, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hendricks
City
Location of Hendricks within Lincoln County, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Lincoln
Area
• Total	0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
• Land	0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,775 ft (541 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	616
• Density	635.05/sq mi (245.18/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56136
Area code(s)	507
FIPS code	27-28430
GNIS feature ID	2394350

Hendricks is a small city in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 616 people, according to the 2020 census.

History of Hendricks

The city of Hendricks got its name from an important person in American history. A post office opened here in 1884. That same year, the city was named after Thomas A. Hendricks. He was elected as the 21st Vice President of the United States in 1884.

Geography and Location

Hendricks is located in the beautiful state of Minnesota. It covers an area of about 2.51 square kilometers (0.97 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.

The city sits on the northeast shore of Lake Hendricks. This lake is also the starting point of the Lac qui Parle River.

Getting Around Hendricks

You can easily get around Hendricks using its main roads. These include Minnesota State Highway 271, Division Street, Main Street, Garfield Street, and Railroad Street. Lincoln County Road 17 also runs through the city. Minnesota State Highway 19 is also close by.

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Hendricks has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 713 people living in the city. By 2020, the population was 616.

Who Lives in Hendricks?

In 2010, there were 326 households in Hendricks. Many of these were families, including married couples. About 40% of households had people living alone.

The average age of people in Hendricks in 2010 was about 54 years old. About 17% of residents were under 18 years old. About 38% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.

Fun Things to See and Do

Hendricks offers several interesting places and activities for residents and visitors.

Wind Power and Nature

Hendricks is located near the northern part of the Buffalo Ridge Wind Farm. This is one of the largest wind farms in the United States. It helps produce clean energy and reduces a lot of carbon dioxide pollution.

Historic Singsaas Lutheran Church

Just 3 miles northwest of Hendricks, you'll find the Singsaas Lutheran Church. Norwegian settlers built this church on October 26, 1874. It is now over 135 years old and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This makes it one of the oldest "Prairie Churches" in the country that still holds weekly services. Every Christmas, the church creates a CD of its annual Christmas program.

Outdoor Activities

Hendricks is a great place for outdoor fun!

• Lake Hendricks: The city is home to Lake Hendricks, which has a park next to it. It's a perfect spot for enjoying nature.
• Golf Course: There's a nine-hole golf course right in town. It has a new clubhouse built in 2014. Many tournaments and a golf league are held here during the golfing season.
• Campground: Near Lake Hendricks, you'll find a campground with 25 sites. It offers water and electric hookups, plus firewood for campers.

Red Barn Theater

In December 2014, the Red Barn Theater opened in Hendricks. On its opening night, 230 people came to watch the movie Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. This was a big event because Hendricks hadn't had a movie theater since 1972!

See also

In Spanish: Hendricks (Minnesota) para niños