Hendrix, Illinois

Hendrix is an unincorporated community in McLean County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]

Hendrix, Illinois
Hendrix is located in Illinois
Hendrix
Hendrix
Hendrix is located in the United States
Hendrix
Hendrix
Coordinates: 40°25′10″N 88°58′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
Elevation
791 ft (241 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code309
GNIS feature ID422799[1]

History

A post office called Hendrix was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] The community has the name of John Hendrix, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hendrix, Illinois
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 43.
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