Orion Township, Fulton County, Illinois
| Orion Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Fulton County |
| Fulton County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Fulton |
| Established |
November 6, 1849 |
| Area |
| • Total |
36.87 sq mi (95.49 km2) |
| • Land |
36.5 sq mi (94.54 km2) |
| • Water |
0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) 0.99% |
| Elevation |
630 ft (192 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
1,003 |
| • Density |
27.5/sq mi (10.6/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
61520, 61533 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429504 |
Orion Township is one of twenty-six townships in Fulton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,003.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Orion Township covers an area of 36.87 square miles (95.5 km2); of this, 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2) or 0.99 percent is water.
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Breeds, Orendorff, Red School and Wolf.
Major highways
School districts
- Canton Union School District 66
- Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265
- Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links