henderson Population: 960 Incorporated: 1855 (founded 1852) City Office: 600 Main St., 507-248-3234, henderson-mn.com Post Office: 500 Main St., 507-248-3636 Chamber of Commerce: henderson-mn.com/chamber.html Library: 110 S Sixth St., 507-248-3880
What to do Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center - On the second floor of the Henderson Community Building, center houses exhibits of Henderson and Minnesota River Valley history. Sibley County Historical Museum - An 1884 brick house at 700 Main St. serves as a museum. Displays range from artifacts immigrants brought from Europe to turn-of-the-century items. Sauerkraut Days – Held annually the last weekend in June. Features a car cruise, tractor rides, a kiddie parade, car show, a softball tournament, coronation of Miss Henderson and a sauerkraut-eating contest. Visit kraut.hendersonmn.com
Bender Park – The community’s two softball parks are nestled just west of the Minnesota River. Tiger Park – Henderson’s town baseball team, the Tigers, plays amateur baseball in the River Valley League. Ney Nature Center – County park offers 446 acres of exploration, programs and education, facility rentals, panoramic overlooks, picnic areas, native wildlife, historic farmsteads and more. Find Ney Nature Center on Facebook or at www.neycenter.org.
Churches Centennial Lutheran Church 701 Locust St., 507-248-3888 Jehovah’s Witnesses 501 S Ninth St., 507-248-3865 Countryside Christian Church 29517 381st Lane, 507-248-3865 Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W 280th St., 507-665-2932 St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 S Sixth St., 507-248-3550
Hummingbird Hurrah – This unique celebration is held the third Saturday in August and offers information about the amazing little birds, attracting them and keeping them happy. Great for birders and photographers. Visit www.hendersonhummingbirdhurrah.com.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S Sixth St., 507-248-3594
Classic Car Roll-ins - 5 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from late May through September. Visit www.hendersonrollin.com.
Private and Charter Schools
Allanson’s Park - Fifteen developed campsites, a picnic shelter with restrooms and showers, playground and walking trail. 500 South St.
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church - 31624 Scenic Byway Road
Minnesota New Country School - 210 Main St., 507-248-3353, newcountryschool.com
Hospital and Clinics Sibley Medical Clinic - 505 Main St., 507-248-3433
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