Flora Township, Boone County, Illinois
| Flora Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Boone County |
| Boone County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Boone |
| Settlement |
November 6, 1849 |
| Area |
| • Total |
36.47 sq mi (94.47 km2) |
| • Land |
36.47 sq mi (94.47 km2) |
| • Water |
0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation |
869 ft (265 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
2,175 |
| • Density |
59.6/sq mi (23/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
60145, 60146, 61008, 61016 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429007 |
Flora Township is one of nine townships in Boone County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,175[1]. Flora Township was originally named Fairfield on November 6, 1849, but was changed to Burton in April, 1851, and then changed again to Flora in October, 1851.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Flora Township covers an area of 36.47 square miles (94.5 km2).
Cities
Unincorporated towns
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Bloods Point and Flora.
Major highways
School districts
- Belvidere Consolidated Unit School District 100
- Hiawatha Community Unit School District 426
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links