| Hancock Township | |
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| — Township — | |
| Location in Hancock County | |
| Hancock County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Established | April 27, 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.12 sq mi (98.73 km2) |
| • Land | 38.12 sq mi (98.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 6.7/sq mi (2.6/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61420, 62321, 62326, 62367, 62374 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429103 |
Hancock Township is one of twenty-five townships in Hancock County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 254.[1] It was formed from Fountain Green and St. Mary's townships on April 27, 1855.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, Hancock Township covers an area of 38.12 square miles (98.7 km2).
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these five cemeteries: Liberty, Majorville, Oak Grove, Spangler and Yetter.
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