Macon Township, Bureau County, Illinois
| Macon 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 |
36.63 sq mi (94.87 km2) |
| • Land |
36.63 sq mi (94.86 km2) |
| • Water |
0 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.01% |
| Elevation |
764 ft (233 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
252 |
| • Density |
6.9/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
61314, 61345, 61368 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429306 |
Macon Township is one of twenty-five townships in Bureau County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 252[1]. Macon Township changed its name from Jefferson Township in June, 1850.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Macon Township covers an area of 36.63 square miles (94.9 km2).
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Bunker Hills Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Walnut Grove and Wood Family.
Major highways
School districts
- Bradford Community Unit School District 1
- Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340
- Neponset Community Consolidated District 307
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links