Paris Township, Edgar County, Illinois

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Paris Township
Location in Edgar County
Location in Edgar County
Country United States
State Illinois
County Edgar
Established November 4, 1856
Government
 - Supervisor
Area
 - Total 45.4 sq mi (117.58 km²)
 - Land 45.0 sq mi (116.54 km²)
 - Water 0.4 sq mi (1.03 km²)  1%
Population (2000)
 - Total 10,692
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
GNIS feature ID 0429528

Paris Township is located in Edgar County, Illinois. The population was 10,692 at the 2000 census.

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[edit] Geography

Paris Township covers an area of 45.39 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Paris (the county seat). It contains five cemeteries: Conkey, Edgar, Paris Memorial Gardens, Redmon and Saint Marys.

[edit] Transportation

Paris Township contains Stewart Airport.

[edit] Education

Paris Township contains nine schools: Carolyn Wenz Elementary School, Crestwood Junior High School, Mayo Middle School, Memorial Elementary School, Paris High School, Redmon Elementary School, Saint Marys School, Tanner School and Vance Elementary School.

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