McCracken district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Hendron

Hendron is a town in McCracken district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 4,687 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 41 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (6 km), Christ Temple (7 km) and Fort Anderson (8 km).

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Hendron, Kentucky
Hendron, McCracken district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hendron at a glance

Location
McCracken district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 4,687
Coordinates
37.0395° N, 88.6292° W
Places within 50 km
93 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hendron

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hendron: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Hendron

60 churches within 100 km of Hendron. The closest is Lebanon Church (1 km); the best-known is Christ Temple (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hendron

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hendron. The closest is Cemetery Hill (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hendron

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hendron. The closest is Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hendron

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hendron. The closest is Hohman Lake (22 km); the best-known is Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hendron

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hendron. The closest is Perkins Creek Nature Preserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Hendron

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Hendron. The closest is Ghost Dance Canyon Boulder Falls (48 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Hendron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hendron
  2. 1 km Lebanon Church · church, McCracken
  3. 16 km Fort Massac · fort, McCracken
  4. 12 km Fort Anderson · fort, McCracken
  5. 2 km Christ Temple · church, McCracken
  6. 1 km Lloyd Tilghman Memorial · monument, McCracken
  7. 6 km Back to Hendron

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How to reach Hendron

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hendron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4160Lebanon Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1951Cemetery Hill (28 km)
    Forts & heritage1445Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs624Hohman Lake (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens522Perkins Creek Nature Preserve (8 km)
    Waterfalls214Ghost Dance Canyon Boulder Falls (48 km)
    Caves113Brasher Cave (29 km)
    Museums412Hotel Metropolitan (6 km)
    Beaches & coast011Willow Bay (51 km)
    Parks03Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site (52 km)
    Other attractions11Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Dogtooth Island (73 km)

    Hendron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hendron?

    Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (monument, about 6 km), Christ Temple (church, about 7 km), Fort Anderson (fort, about 8 km), Fort Massac (fort, about 16 km), Lebanon Church (church, about 1 km), Hamilton Chapel (church, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hendron?

    93 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Hendron?

    Lebanon Church, about 1 km by road; Hamilton Chapel (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hendron?

    Cemetery Hill, about 28 km by road; Bald Knob (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hendron?

    Lloyd Tilghman Memorial, about 6 km by road; Columbia Theatre (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hendron?

    Start in Hendron, visit Lebanon Church, then Fort Massac, then Fort Anderson, then Christ Temple, then Lloyd Tilghman Memorial, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hendron?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hendron

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hendron’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hendron on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.