Ophiem, Illinois

Ophiem, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Ophiem is located in Illinois
Ophiem
Ophiem
Ophiem is located in the United States
Ophiem
Ophiem
Coordinates: 41°15′09″N 90°23′15″W / 41.25250°N 90.38750°W / 41.25250; -90.38750
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyHenry County
TownshipLynn Township
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2)
 • Land1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
745 ft (227 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
123
 • Density104.06/sq mi (40.17/km2)
ZIP code
61468
GNIS feature ID415140[2]

Ophiem is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Henry County, Illinois, United States.[2]

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.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020123—
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Ophiem first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[5]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ophiem
  3. ^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.


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