Hendrix, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Hendrix, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Pushpin Label:Hendrix
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:McLean
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:791
Coordinates:40.4194°N -88.9778°W
Area Code:309
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:422799

Hendrix is an unincorporated community in McLean County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

History

A post office called Hendrix was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1910.[1] The community has the name of John Hendrix, a pioneer settler.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 18 February 2018.
  2. Book: Illinois Central Magazine. 1922. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 43.