Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois
| Symmes 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 |
42.4 sq mi (109.82 km2) |
| • Land |
42.36 sq mi (109.7 km2) |
| • Water |
0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) 0.11% |
| Elevation |
636 ft (194 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
1,077 |
| • Density |
25.4/sq mi (9.8/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
61944, 62423, 62441 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429821 |
Symmes Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,077[1]. The township was called Marion Township until May 9, 1857.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Symmes Township covers an area of 42.4 square miles (110 km2); of this, 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) or 0.11 percent is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
Extinct towns
Cemeteries
The township contains these thirteen cemeteries: Cassady, Chronic, Elledge Holley, Laufman, Lycan, New Hope, O'Hair, Ogden, Quinn, Stephens, Swango, Walls and Zimmerly.
Major highways
School districts
- Paris Community Unit School District 4
- Paris-Union School District 95
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links