Ophiem, Illinois
Ophiem is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Henry County, Illinois, United States.[2]
Ophiem, Illinois | |
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  Ophiem  Ophiem | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′09″N 90°23′15″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Henry County |
| Township | Lynn Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 104.06/sq mi (40.17/km2) |
| ZIP code | 61468 |
| GNIS feature ID | 415140[2] |
It was founded in 1850 by Johannes and Carl Johan Samuelson, who named it "Opphem", after their family farm in Sweden.
A post office was established in 1871.[3]
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ophiem
- Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Henry County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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