| Young America Township | |
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| — Township — | |
| Location in Edgar County | |
| Edgar County's location in Illinois | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Edgar |
| Established | November 4, 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.24 sq mi (143.06 km2) |
| • Land | 55.24 sq mi (143.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 769 |
| • Density | 13.9/sq mi (5.4/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61810, 61876, 61917, 61924, 61932, 61940, 61942 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429972 |
Young America Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 769[1].
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In the early 19th century, the current Young America township and the current Shiloh Township comprised a single township, known as Bull Head Township.[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Young America Township covers an area of 55.24 square miles (143.1 km2).
The township contains Young America Cemetery. The Young America Cemetery Association was organized in 1896, with forty shares of stock sold to purchase the grounds. The first interment in the cemetery was Byron Stark, 5 years of age, who died 26 June 1896. In 1898, the Association's stockholders asked the village of Hume to take over the cemetery and its debts, but the village refused. In April 1960, the voters of Young America Township voted to support the cemetery. The current tool house and flagpole were erected in 1960.[3]
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