Watson Township, Effingham County, Illinois
| Watson 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 (92.76 km2) |
| • Land |
35.81 sq mi (92.76 km2) |
| • Water |
0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation |
554 ft (169 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
3,186 |
| • Density |
89/sq mi (34.3/km2) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes |
62401, 62424, 62467, 62473 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0429901 |
Watson Township is one of fifteen townships in Effingham County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,186[1].
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Watson Township covers an area of 35.81 square miles (92.7 km2).
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Immanuel Lutheran, Loy Chapel, Old Loy, Rinehart and Watson.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Effingham County Memorial Airport
- Percival Airport
School districts
- Dieterich Community Unit School District 30
- Effingham Community Unit School District 40
- Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links