Ophiem, Illinois facts for kids
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Ophiem, Illinois
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 Ophiem, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Ophiem, Illinois
Location in the United States
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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.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 123 | — | |
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