Neponset Township, Bureau County, Illinois
| Neponset 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 |
36.15 sq mi (93.63 km2) |
| • Land |
36.14 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water |
0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation |
784 ft (239 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
785 |
| • Density |
21.7/sq mi (8.4/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
61314, 61345 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429426 |
Neponset Township is one of twenty-five townships in Bureau County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 785[1]. Neponset Township changed its name from Brawby Township on March 5, 1866.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Neponset Township covers an area of 36.15 square miles (93.6 km2); of this, 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) or 0.02 percent is water.
The southern and eastern parts of the township form part of the Illinois River watershed, the headwaters of Spoon River arising in the northeast portion of the township. The northwest portion of Neponset township is drained by Mud Creek which flows into Green River, itself a tributary of the Rock River.
Cities
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Floral Hill and Neponset.
Major highways
School districts
- Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340
- Neponset Community Consolidated District 307
- Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links