Terre Haute — Rockhounding in Henderson County, Illinois

Terre Haute is a mapped rockhounding spot in Henderson County, Illinois. Reported finds include fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Henderson County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: 1100E
Coordinates: 40.65578, -90.98002

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Terre Haute

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Terre Haute.

Across the state line from Terre Haute

Terre Haute is close enough to the Illinois border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Terre Haute FAQ

Where is Terre Haute?+

Terre Haute is in Henderson County, Illinois, at 40.65578, -90.98002. Nearest road: 1100E.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Terre Haute?+

Terre Haute is reported to produce Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Terre Haute?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Terre Haute?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.65578, -90.98002 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 1100E.

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