Jackson Township, Effingham County, Illinois
| Jackson Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Effingham County |
| Effingham County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Effingham |
| Established |
November 6, 1860 |
| Area |
| • Total |
37.49 sq mi (97.1 km2) |
| • Land |
37.48 sq mi (97.08 km2) |
| • Water |
0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation |
499 ft (152 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
1,178 |
| • Density |
31.4/sq mi (12.1/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
62401, 62411, 62443, 62473 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429178 |
Jackson Township is one of fifteen townships in Effingham County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,178.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Jackson Township covers an area of 37.49 square miles (97.1 km2); of this, 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) or 0.02 percent is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Extinct towns
- Dexter
- Freenanton
- Keptown
Cemeteries
The township contains these eight cemeteries: Fremington, Funkhouser, Little Prairie, Miller Chapel, New Salem, Old Salem, Porter and Turner.
Notable Residents
Robert Frapples-instrumental in securing funding for bridge retar over Big Creek
Major highways
School districts
- Altamont Community Unit School District 10
- Effingham Community Unit School District 40
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links