Union Township, Effingham County, Illinois
| Union Township |
| — Township — |
| Location in Effingham County |
| Effingham County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Effingham |
| Established |
November 6, 1860 |
| Area |
| • Total |
35.81 sq mi (92.75 km2) |
| • Land |
35.77 sq mi (92.63 km2) |
| • Water |
0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) 0.13% |
| Elevation |
489 ft (149 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
768 |
| • Density |
21.5/sq mi (8.3/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
62424, 62443, 62473, 62858 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429851 |
Union Township is one of fifteen townships in Effingham County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 768[1].
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Union Township covers an area of 35.81 square miles (92.7 km2); of this, 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) or 0.13 percent is water.
Extinct towns
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Bethsaida, Hull, Poe, Ridge and Saint John.
Major highways
School districts
- Dieterich Community Unit School District 30
- Effingham Community Unit School District 40
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links