Olena is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Stronghurst Township,
Henderson County, Illinois
Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 United States Census, it has a population of 7,331. Its county seat is Oquawka.
Henderson County is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statist ...
, United States. Olena is located on County Route 6, 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
Further reading
History of Mercer and Henderson Counties
Unincorporated communities in Henderson County, Illinois
Unincorporated communities in Illinois
1838 establishments in Illinois
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