[2] It was named for Jefferson County Associate Judge Joseph Henderson.

Unincorporated communities in the township include Desire and Stump Creek.

[4] Mahoning Creek forms part of the southwest border of the township.

The entire township is part of the Allegheny River watershed.

16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.