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It was founded in 1850 by Johannes and Carl Johan Samuelson, who named it "Opphem", after their family farm in Sweden. |
It was founded in 1850 by Johannes and Carl Johan Samuelson, who named it "Opphem", after their family farm in Sweden. |
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A post office was established in 1871.<ref>{{cite book | last = Callary | first = Edward | title = Place Names of Illinois | publisher = University of Illinois | year = 2009 | url = |
A post office was established in 1871.<ref>{{cite book | last = Callary | first = Edward | title = Place Names of Illinois | publisher = University of Illinois | year = 2009 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=ZvHgwa-XImcC&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
Revision as of 05:16, 7 September 2017
Ophiem, Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 41°15′09″N 90°23′15″W / 41.25250°N 90.38750°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Henry County |
Township | Lynn Township |
Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
ZIP code | 61468 |
GNIS feature ID | 0415140 |
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.[1]
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.
References
- ^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois.
- "Ophiem". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-09-19.