Peach Orchard Township, Ford County, Illinois
| Peach Orchard Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Ford County |
| Ford County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Ford |
| Established |
September 14, 1868 |
| Area |
| • Total |
24.32 sq mi (62.98 km2) |
| • Land |
24.32 sq mi (62.98 km2) |
| • Water |
0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation |
751 ft (229 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
614 |
| • Density |
25.2/sq mi (9.7/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
60936, 60952 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429537 |
Peach Orchard Township is one of twelve townships in Ford County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 614[1]. It was formed from a portion of Sullivant Township on September 14, 1868.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Peach Orchard Township covers an area of 24.32 square miles (63.0 km2).
Cities, towns, villages
Cemeteries
The township contains Melvin Cemetery.
Major highways
School districts
- Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links