Welcome to Opdyke ...
Opdyke is located in Jefferson County<1>.
The location of Opdyke has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Opdyke: OP-deyek<3>
Opdyke was established in 1871.
Opdyke is 510 feet [155 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Opdyke lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Opdyke lies within the (618) area code.
The ZIP code for Opdyke: 62872<5>
Communities Also Named Opdyke ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Opdyke - they are located in Michigan and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Opdyke.
Communities near Opdyke ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Opdyke.
- Mount Vernon
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,511 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Vernon <6>
- Benton
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
- Benton is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,784 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benton <6>
- McLeansboro
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McLeansboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLeansboro
- McLeansboro is located in Hamilton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,730 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McLeansboro <6>
- Ina
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ina
- Ina is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,279 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ina <6>
- Sesser
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sesser
- Sesser is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,837 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sesser <6>
- Wayne City
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayne City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne City
- Wayne City is located in Wayne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 983 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wayne City <6>
- Woodlawn
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
- Woodlawn is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 670 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodlawn <6>
- Bluford
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluford
- Bluford is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 660 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluford <6>
- Dahlgren
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlgren
- Dahlgren is located in Hamilton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 502 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dahlgren <6>
- Dix
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dix
- Dix is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 428 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dix <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Opdyke. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Opdyke.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Opdyke. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Opdyke.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Opdyke. See our Newspapers Page for Opdyke.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Opdyke ...
Looking for more information about Opdyke? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Opdyke, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Opdyke.
Adding Opdyke to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Opdyke in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Opdyke was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Opdyke post office opened in 1871.
We also found Opdyke on a map titled Rand McNally Map (1881).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Opdyke.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Opdyke. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Jefferson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Opdyke. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Opdyke - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Opdyke). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Opdyke or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |