Bishop Hill, Henry County, Illinois, USA Utopia on the Prairie Founded in 1846 by Swedish religious dissenters. Between 1846 and 1861 over 1000 Swedish immigrants joined the colony. Explore Bishop Hill Colony Church & Museum Bishop Hill Park and Memorials Buildings - Buildings - Buildings Olof Krans - painter of Bishop Hill History of the Colony - a short term paper about the colony Bishop Hill ...

Bishop Hill Colony Welcomes You Bishop Hill, Illinois was founded in 1846 by religious refugees from Sweden. They built a prosperous communal society which thrived even after the murder of their leader. Today, through it's museums, restored buildings, artisans, shops and restaurants, Bishop Hill remains a vibrant and interesting community on the prairie. You are invited to come visit any day.