Olena, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olena, Illinois
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 Olena, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Olena, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 415078 |
Olena is a small place in the United States. It is located in Henderson County, Illinois. Olena is what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area. For Olena, that area is Stronghurst Township. You can find Olena about 3.3 miles (5.3 kilometers) north of a town called Stronghurst. It is also near County Route 6.
A Look at Olena's Past
When Was Olena Started?
Olena was officially started a long time ago. It was "laid out" on August 14, 1838. To "lay out" a town means to plan its streets and lots. A person named Robert Kendall was the one who planned Olena.
How Many People Lived There?
In the 1800s, Olena was a bit bigger than it is today. It had about 300 people living there. This was a good size for a small community back then.
