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Henderson County Map, North Carolina

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Henderson County, North Carolina

Henderson Location Map North Carolina

Henderson County is in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of western North Carolina. Hendersonville is the county seat and is known as the “City of Four Seasons”. It’s a popular retirement destination.

The area is famous for its apple orchards. In fact, it’s one of the largest apple-producing counties in North Carolina. DuPont State Recreational Forest is a local treasure. It’s where parts of “The Hunger Games” were filmed.

The county has a thriving arts community so you’ll find galleries, theaters, and music venues throughout. Historic Main Street in Hendersonville is a must-visit. Finally, the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is here to preserve the legacy of the famous poet.

CategoryDetails
County NameHenderson County
County SeatHendersonville
PopulationApproximately 120,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesHendersonville, Flat Rock, Laurel Park
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 26, U.S. Route 64, U.S. Route 25
FIPS Code37-089
Total Area375 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesBuncombe County (North), Rutherford County (Northeast), Polk County (East), Greenville County, South Carolina (South), Transylvania County (West), Haywood County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.3164° N, 82.4576° W
EtymologyNamed after Leonard Henderson, Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court
Major LandmarksDupont State Recreational Forest, Flat Rock Playhouse
WebsiteHenderson County Website

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