Gold Township, Bureau County, Illinois
| Gold Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Bureau County |
| Bureau County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Bureau |
| Established |
November 6, 1849 |
| Area |
| • Total |
36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land |
36.09 sq mi (93.48 km2) |
| • Water |
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation |
614 ft (187 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
199 |
| • Density |
5.5/sq mi (2.1/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
61283, 61344, 61361 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429057 |
Gold Township is one of twenty-five townships in Bureau County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 199.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Gold Township covers an area of 36.1 square miles (93 km2); of this, 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) or 0.03 percent is water.
Cemeteries
The township contains Gold Township Cemetery.
Airports and landing strips
Landmarks
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park (southwest half)
School districts
- Annawan Community Unit School District 226
- Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links