Payson Township, Adams County, Illinois
| Payson Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Adams County |
| Adams County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Adams |
| Established |
November 6, 1849 |
| Area |
| • Total |
38.28 sq mi (99.15 km2) |
| • Land |
38.28 sq mi (99.15 km2) |
| • Water |
0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation |
571 ft (174 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
1,920 |
| • Density |
50.2/sq mi (19.4/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
62343, 62347, 62360, 62365 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429536 |
Payson Township is one of twenty-two townships in Adams County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,920.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Payson Township covers an area of 38.28 square miles (99.1 km2).
Cities
Cemeteries
The township contains seven cemeteries: Dunn, Newmaw Family, Nichols Family, Payson New, Payson Old, Richland and Steward.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
School districts
- Payson Community Unit School District 1
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links