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Information: Bishop Hill is located in Henry County, in northwestern Illinois. Its population is about 130.
It was founded in 1846 by Swedish religious dissidents who lived in a communal setting. The town now primarily exists as a historical exhibit.
Bishop Hill Sites:
The Colony Hospital Bed and Breakfast The Colony Hospital Bed and Breakfast: Provides photographs and descriptions of the rooms and rates, driving directions, and contact information. (Bishop Hill) http://www.bishophilllodging.com/
Bishop Hill Bishop Hill: Provides a brief history of the town, a calendar of events, and a list of shopping, restaurants and lodging. (Bishop Hill) http://www.bishophill.com/
Bishop Hill Surnames Bishop Hill Surnames: A database of the original Bishop Hill colonists and their descendants. Part of the Henry County ILGenWeb Project. (Bishop Hill) http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilbhccad/surnames.htm
The Red Oak The Red Oak: Gift shop and restaurant. Lists its Swedish and American food selections, road map, and calendar of events for the area. (Bishop Hill) http://www.theredoak.com/
Infobahn Outfitters Infobahn Outfitters: History of the colony, photographs and basic information about its buildings and parks. (Bishop Hill) http://www.outfitters.com/illinois/henry/bishop_hill.html
Bishop Hill Local News: Topix.net Bishop Hill Local News: Topix.net: Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web. (Bishop Hill) http://www.topix.net/city/bishop-hill-il