Otego Township, Fayette County, Illinois
| Otego Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Fayette County |
| Fayette County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Fayette |
| Established |
November 9, 1859 |
| Area |
| • Total |
35.38 sq mi (91.65 km2) |
| • Land |
35.3 sq mi (91.43 km2) |
| • Water |
0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) 0.24% |
| Elevation |
561 ft (171 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
1,438 |
| • Density |
40.7/sq mi (15.7/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
62418, 62471, 62838, 62857, 62880 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429512 |
Otego Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,438[1]. Its name changed from Cumberland township on September 24, 1860. Overcup Church is located in this township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Otego Township covers an area of 35.38 square miles (91.6 km2); of this, 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) or 0.24 percent is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these six cemeteries: Arm Prairie, Griffith, Mitchell Family, Morton, Pilcher and Winslow Pilcher.
Major highways
School districts
- Brownstown Community Unit School District 201
- Vandalia Community Unit School District 203
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links