Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois
| Mattoon Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Coles County | |
 Coles County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′N 88°25′W / 39.483°N 88.417°WCoordinates: 39°29′N 88°25′W / 39.483°N 88.417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Established | November 8, 1859 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.17 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.17 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 15,817 |
| • Density | 437.3/sq mi (168.8/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61928, 61938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429340 |
Mattoon Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 15,817 and it contained 7,536 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.17 square miles (93.7 km2), all land.[1]
Cities, towns, villages
- Mattoon (west half)
Extinct towns
- Lane Acres
- Lipsey
- Magnet
- Wabash Point
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Calvary and Dodge Grove.
Major highways
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Interstate 57 -
US Route 45 -
Illinois Route 16 -
Illinois Route 121
School districts
Political districts
- Illinois' 15th congressional district
- State House District 110
- State Senate District 55
References
- "Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States National Atlas
- ↑ 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.
External links
Adjacent townships
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