St. Henry, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Henry, Minnesota
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 St. Henry, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
St. Henry, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Township | Sharon |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56058
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654925 |
St. Henry is a small, quiet place in Minnesota, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Sharon Township in Le Sueur County.
About St. Henry
St. Henry is a community in the state of Minnesota. It is not a city or town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a township. This means that local services and rules come from the county or township government.
Where is St. Henry Located?
This community is found in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. You can find it along State Highway 112 (also known as MN 112). It's close to where this highway meets 261st Avenue and Silver Lake Road.
Some of the towns and communities nearby St. Henry include:
The ZIP codes for the areas around St. Henry are 56057 (for Le Center) and 56058 (for Le Sueur). These two ZIP codes meet near the community.
How St. Henry Got Its Name
St. Henry was named after a Catholic church that was built there by the first people who settled in the area. These early settlers were often families who moved to the region to start new lives and farms.
The community also had a post office for many years. It first opened in 1870 and operated until 1877. Then, it reopened in 1880 and continued to serve the community until 1902.
