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Henderson County Property Assessor
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Henderson County has no county business directory; the Illinois Secretary of State business entity search covers corporations, LLCs and partnerships registered in Illinois, including those based in Henderson County.
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Henderson County Birth, Death and Marriage Records
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Henderson County at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County seat
- Oquawka
- Population
- 6,387
- Area
- 395 sq mi
- Founded
- 1841
- Cities and towns
- 8
Henderson County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Henderson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Henderson County's unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Henderson County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Henderson County is supported by municipal police departments such as the Oquawka Police Department and the Stronghurst Police Department. Each department is responsible for maintaining public safety within its respective jurisdiction, handling local incidents, and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Henderson County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency serving Henderson County, located at 308 East Main Street, Oquawka, IL 61469. The Sheriff provides patrol services, criminal investigations, court security, and operates Henderson County Jail. Inmate information and jail roster details can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Henderson County does not currently maintain a publicly accessible online inmate search database. Municipal law enforcement is limited given Henderson County's small population, with most communities relying on the Sheriff's Office for primary police services, though the city of Stronghurst may contract for additional patrol coverage. Citizens can report crimes or suspicious activity by calling the Sheriff's Office dispatch, and emergency situations should always be reported by dialing 911.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Henderson County are maintained by Henderson County Sheriff's Office.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current inmates.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Henderson County are taken and retained by Henderson County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through requests to the Sheriff's Office. While some mugshots may be available online through third-party services, the Sheriff's Office remains the primary source for official records.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Henderson County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Henderson County
- Old mine sites
- 6
- Still producing
- 4
- Main minerals
- crushed stone; Granite; Stone
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 12
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- quarry, sand pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, gravel pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1964 to 1982
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 10 named mine sites inside the county, 6 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 12 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are crushed stone; Granite; Stone.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. The Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund is a not for profit created by statute, not a state agency; the cover is bought through the homeowner insurer.
Illinois mine map and abandoned mine records
- ISGS Coal Mines in Illinois Viewer (ILMINES)Map of known underground and surface coal mines and underground industrial mines with an underground mine proximity area, built to show how close coal mines are to a home or business; links to the county coal map series, mine directories and coal mine maps.
- Illinois DNR Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation DivisionThe state program that reclaims pre law coal mine land and investigates subsidence; One Natural Resources Way, Springfield; the homeowner subsidence guide is at https://dnr.illinois.gov/mines/aml/subsidence.html.
- ISGS web applications (ILMINES, PLSS address lookup)The survey's interactive tools: ILMINES with coal company, mine name, mine number, years of operation and mine locations relative to homes, and a PLSS lookup that gives the township, range and section for an Illinois address.
- Illinois DNR subsidence guide and the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance FundThe homeowner guide on pit and sag subsidence (over 800,000 acres undermined for coal) says to contact the AML division and file a claim with the homeowner insurer, which notifies the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund, the statutory reinsurer behind the cover.
Named workings recorded in Henderson County (10 shown, 12 unnamed on the map)
- Monmouth Stone Company QuarryGranite | Past Producer
- Addleman Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Dallas City QuarriesStone | Past Producer
- Biggsville Quarry Cessford Const.Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Dallas City QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Dallas City Quarry Turner StoneStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Dollar QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Limestone ProspectStone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence
- Media QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- New Liberty Plant #3Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Henderson County, Illinois?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the county sheriff's office or a city police department. Ask that agency for its record. Under 815 ILCS 505/2QQQ, anyone who publishes criminal record information, including photographs, may not charge a fee to remove, correct or modify it. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15(e), a law enforcement agency may not post booking photographs on its social networking site for civil, petty or business offenses or Class B and C misdemeanors, except to help find a missing person or a wanted person.
How do I get a criminal background check in Henderson County, Illinois?
The Illinois criminal history record comes from the Illinois State Police, Bureau of Identification. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act, conviction information is public: request it by name with the UCIA name based request form or by fingerprints through a Live Scan vendor.
How can I look up sex offenders in Henderson County, Illinois?
Search the Illinois Sex Offender Registry (Illinois State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Henderson County, Illinois?
Register with the county clerk, or the board of election commissioners where one exists (the local election authority) or through the Illinois State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Regular registration closes 27 days before Election Day and online registration 16 days before; grace period registration and voting run in person at designated sites from the 27th day before through Election Day.
How do I look up property records in Henderson County, Illinois?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Henderson County are kept by the Henderson County Recorder of Deeds. Property values are set by the Township Assessor in township counties, or the County Supervisor of Assessments, and tax bills come from the County Treasurer, also called the County Collector. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Henderson County, Illinois?
Certified birth and death certificates for Illinois come from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records. You may contact the county clerk where the event occurred. By mail with a check or money order payable to IDPH to Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, 110 W Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL 62704-2610, or through the county clerk where the birth occurred. Fee: $10 for a certified copy (or $15 for a certified copy with the information collected at birth); $2 for each additional copy requested at the same time.
How do I find business license records in Henderson County, Illinois?
Business entity filings are searched with the Illinois Secretary of State, Business Services. Sole proprietorships and general partnerships using a business name other than the owners' legal names register it with the county clerk under the Assumed Name Act; some municipalities and counties impose their own taxes.
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