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Ophiem, Illinois
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 Ophiem, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Ophiem, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| 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)
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 104.06/sq mi (40.17/km2) |
| ZIP code |
61468
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| GNIS feature ID | 415140 |
Ophiem is a small place in Henry County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not officially part of a city or town, but it still has people living there. Ophiem is located within Lynn Township.
History
Ophiem was started in the year 1850. Two brothers, Johannes and Carl Johan Samuelson, founded the community. They came from Sweden and named the new place "Opphem." This name came from their family farm back in Sweden. Later, in 1871, a post office was opened in Ophiem, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.
Population
Knowing the population tells us how many people live in a certain area. According to the 2020 United States Census, Ophiem had a population of 123 people.
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| 2020 | 123 | — | |
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