Ross Township, Edgar County, Illinois
| Ross Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Edgar County |
| Edgar County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Edgar |
| Established |
November 4, 1856 |
| Area |
| • Total |
36.66 sq mi (94.94 km2) |
| • Land |
36.66 sq mi (94.94 km2) |
| • Water |
0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation |
666 ft (203 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
1,563 |
| • Density |
42.6/sq mi (16.5/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
61870, 61924 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429675 |
Ross Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,563[1].
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ross Township covers an area of 36.66 square miles (94.9 km2).
Cities, towns, villages
Extinct towns
- Cherry Point
- Mabel
- Mortimer
- Scotts
- Woodyard
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Gaines, Ross and Woodland.
Major highways
School districts
- Edgar County Community Unit District 6
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links