Ophiem, Illinois
Ophiem is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Henry County, Illinois, United States.
Ophiem, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Ophiem  Ophiem | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′09″N 90°23′15″W | |
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| State |  |
| County | Henry County |
| Township | Lynn Township |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| ZIP code | 61468 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0415140 |
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.[1]
Geography
Ophiem is located at 41°15′09″N 90°23′15″W at an elevation of 745 feet.
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References
- Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.
- "Ophiem". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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