Ophiem, Illinois

Ophiem is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Henry County, Illinois, United States.[1]

Ophiem, Illinois
Ophiem
Ophiem
Coordinates: 41°15′09″N 90°23′15″W
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyHenry County
TownshipLynn Township
Elevation
227 m (745 ft)
ZIP code
61468
GNIS feature ID415140[1]

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.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ophiem
  2. Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.


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