Hopper, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hopper, Illinois
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 Hopper, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Hopper, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422821 |
Hopper is a small, unincorporated community located in Henderson County, Illinois, within Stronghurst Township. It's part of the United States, specifically the state of Illinois. You can find Hopper about 5.3 miles (or 8.5 kilometers) west-northwest of a town called Stronghurst, right along County Route 6.
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Discovering Hopper's Past
Hopper has an interesting history, especially regarding its name!
What Was Hopper Called Before?
Before it was known as Hopper, this community had a different name. It was originally called Warren, Illinois.
Who Founded Hopper and When?
The village of Hopper was officially created on March 25, 1840. A man named Lambert Hopper was the person who planned and laid out the village.
Why Was It Called Hopper's Mill?
In the 1800s, people often referred to this area as Hopper's Mill. This was because Lambert Hopper and his son, Wesley Hopper, ran a very busy lumber mill there. They helped process wood, which was an important business at the time.
