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Ophiem, Illinois
Ophiem, Illinois is located in Illinois
Ophiem, Illinois
Ophiem, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Ophiem, Illinois is located in the United States
Ophiem, Illinois
Ophiem, Illinois
Location in the United States
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

Ophiem is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Henry County, Illinois, United States.

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.

Geography

Ophiem is located at 41°15′09″N 90°23′15″W / 41.25250°N 90.38750°W / 41.25250; -90.38750 at an elevation of 745 feet.


Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 123
U.S. Decennial Census
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