Ophiem, Illinois facts for kids
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Ophiem, Illinois
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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 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 at an elevation of 745 feet.
Demographics
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 123 | — | |
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