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.
History
Olena was laid out on August 14, 1838, by Robert Kendall. It had, in the 19th century, a population of approximately 300 inhabitants.
References
- ^ "Olena". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ 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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