Henderson, Michigan

About Henderson

Set in the central part of Michigan, Henderson is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Henderson is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.6 square miles.

📰 Henderson News Today

• Lineman dies while on the job, investigation underway KSNB · Aug 18
• Consumers Energy lineman dies on the job after being electrocuted WILX · Aug 17
• Stephen Henderson discusses his new radio show, "Michigan, We Need to Talk" Michigan Public · Aug 13
• Obituary for Rev. Dr. Lisa Greene Henderson Klaassen Family Funeral Home · Jun 25
• Man facing charges after Waterford Twp. man was shot in the head at block party WSMH · Jul 29

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What Makes Henderson Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Henderson

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Henderson

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Henderson

🏘️ Nearby Communities