Olena, Illinois | |
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  Olena  Olena | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′08″N 90°56′20″W / 40.78556°N 90.93889°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 | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 415078 [1] |
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]
History
Olena was laid out on August 14, 1838, by Robert Kendall. It had, in the 19th century, a population of approximately 300 inhabitants.[ citation needed]
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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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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