Essex Township, Stark County, Illinois
| Essex Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Stark County | |
 Stark County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stark |
| Established | November 2, 1852 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.13 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.13 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 624 |
| • Density | 17.3/sq mi (6.7/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Essex Township is located in Stark County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 624 and it contained 303 housing units.[1]
History
Essex Township is named for Isaac B. Essex, an early settler.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.13 square miles (93.6 km2), all land.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 121.
External links
Coordinates: 41°01′57″N 89°47′39″W / 41.032536°N 089.794115°W
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