Henderson is an unincorporated community in Webster County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Henderson was platted in 1880, and named in honor of "Uncle Sam" Henderson, a pioneer citizen.[2] The Henderson post office closed in 1905.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Henderson, Missouri
  2. "Webster County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 1, 2017.

37°08′28″N 93°03′36″W / 37.14111°N 93.06000°W / 37.14111; -93.06000


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