Lamotte Township, Crawford County, Illinois
| Lamotte Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Crawford County |
| Crawford County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Crawford |
| Established |
November 5, 1867 |
| Area |
| • Total |
51.32 sq mi (132.91 km2) |
| • Land |
50.72 sq mi (131.37 km2) |
| • Water |
0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) 1.16% |
| Elevation |
440 ft (134 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
2,093 |
| • Density |
41.3/sq mi (15.9/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
62451, 62454 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429229 |
Lamotte Township is one of ten townships in Crawford County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,093[1]. Its name changed from Palestine Township sometime before 1921.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lamotte Township covers an area of 51.32 square miles (132.9 km2); of this, 0.59 square miles (1.5 km2) or 1.16 percent is water. The Wabash River defines its eastern border.
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these seven cemeteries: Barbee, East Union, Green, Higgins, Kitchell, Neathery and Oak Grove.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Robinson Municipal Airport
Landmarks
School districts
- Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1
- Palestine Community Unit School District 3
- Robinson Community Unit School District 2
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links