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Opheim, Illinois

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

Historical population
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2020123
U.S. Decennial Census

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ 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.