Henderson County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Henderson County - Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Henderson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Henderson County located in the map, major cities in Henderson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Henderson County, North Carolina

About Henderson County, North Carolina

Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Hendersonville. As per 2020 census, the population of Henderson County is 116829 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 375 sq mi (971 km2). Henderson County was established on 1838.

Facts about Henderson County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionWestern North Carolina / Blue Ridge Mountains (Asheville metro area)
County SeatHendersonville
Named AfterLeonard Henderson (Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court)
Established1838
Coordinates~35.32° N, 82.46° W
Total Area~375.09 sq mi
Land Area~372.95 sq mi
Water Area~2.14 sq mi
Population (2020)~116,281
Estimated Population (2025)~121,094
Population Density~310 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesHendersonville, Fletcher, Mills River, Laurel Park, Saluda (part)
Main IndustriesAgriculture (apples & vineyards), Services, Tourism, Healthcare
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 64, U.S. Highway 74A, NC Highways 191 & 280
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForApple production & orchards, “City of Four Seasons” Hendersonville, Blue Ridge scenery & outdoor recreation
Websitehttps://www.hendersoncountync.gov

Top Attractions in Henderson County, North Carolina

  • DuPont State Recreational Forest – Waterfalls and hiking.
  • Pisgah National Forest – Trails and mountain scenery.
  • Chimney Rock State Park – Rock formations and views.
  • Historic Downtown Hendersonville – Shops and dining.
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site – Historic farm and trails.
  • Elijah Mountain Gem Mine – Gem mining and zoo.
  • Jump Off Rock – Scenic overlook.
  • Mills River Park – Riverfront recreation.
  • Blue Ridge Mall – Shopping center.
  • Apple Country Orchards – Seasonal apple picking.

Cities & Towns in Henderson County, North Carolina

Hendersonville, Fletcher, Laurel Park, Mills River, Flat Rock, Etowah, Mountain Home, Zirconia