Hendrickson, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hendrickson, Missouri
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 Hendrickson, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Hendrickson, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Butler |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 750291 |
Hendrickson is a small, unincorporated community in northern Butler County, Missouri, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by the county or state.
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Discovering Hendrickson's Past
Hendrickson was first planned out in 1873. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that spot. The community was named after Nathan Henrickson. He was the person who originally owned the land where the town was created.
A Century of Mail Service
A post office opened in Hendrickson in 1875. This allowed people in the community to send and receive mail. The post office served the area for a very long time. It stayed open for exactly 100 years, finally closing its doors in 1975.
TV Signals Reach Far
Did you know that a television station from Arkansas can be watched in Hendrickson? The station, called KAIT, sends its signals quite a distance. People in Hendrickson can pick up its broadcasts.
Tornadoes in the Area
Hendrickson has experienced a few tornadoes over the years. On May 1, 2010, a small tornado, called an EF0, hit the community. It caused some large trees to fall down. A much stronger tornado, an F3, struck Hendrickson on May 30, 1917.
Where is Hendrickson Located?
Hendrickson is found in a scenic part of Missouri. It is located along Missouri Route O. This road is about one mile south of U.S. Route 67. The community is also about ten miles north of a larger city, Poplar Bluff.
Surrounded by Nature
Hendrickson is nestled within the beautiful Mark Twain National Forest. This means it's surrounded by lots of trees and nature. Another small community, Wilby, is just three miles to the southeast along Route O.
Rivers and Railways
The community sits on the eastern edge of the Black River floodplain. A floodplain is a flat area of land next to a river that might flood. The Missouri Pacific Railway tracks run along the west side of Hendrickson. These tracks follow the Black River floodplain. Hendrickson is also located on U.S. Route 60.
