Olena, Illinois
Olena is an unincorporated community in Stronghurst Township, Henderson County, Illinois, United States. Olena is located on County Route 6, 3.3 miles (5.3 km) north-northwest of Stronghurst.[2]
Olena, Illinois | |
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| Coordinates: 40°47′08″N 90°56′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 415078[1] |
Olena was laid out on August 14, 1838 by Robert Kendall. It had, in the 19th century, a population of approximately 300 inhabitants. Further information can be found in History of Mercer and Henderson Counties, Together with Biographical Matter, Statistics, Etc. Chicago: H.H. Hill and Company, 1882.
References
- "Olena". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Henderson County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 1999. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
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| City |  Map of Illinois highlighting Henderson County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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