Munson Township, Henry County, Illinois
| Munson Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Henry County | |
 Henry County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°21′57″N 90°08′48″W / 41.36583°N 90.14667°WCoordinates: 41°21′57″N 90°08′48″W / 41.36583°N 90.14667°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Illinois |
| County | Henry |
| Established | November 4, 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.94 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.94 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 400 |
| • Density | 11.1/sq mi (4.3/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61235, 61238, 61254 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429413 |
Munson Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 400 and it contained 132 housing units.[1] Munson changed its name from Centre township on April 13, 1857.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.94 square miles (93.1 km2), all land.[1]
Adjacent townships
- Geneseo Township (north)
- Atkinson Township (northeast)
- Cornwall Township (east)
- Burns Township (southeast)
- Cambridge Township (south)
- Andover Township (southwest)
- Osco Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Greenlee and Munson.
Major highways
School districts
- Cambridge Community Unit School District 227
- Geneseo Community Unit School District 228
Political districts
- Illinois's 14th congressional district
- State House District 71
- State House District 74
- State Senate District 36
- State Senate District 37
References
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- "Munson Township". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-18.
- United States National Atlas
- 1 2 "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
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Geneseo Township | Atkinson Township | | |
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Cornwall Township | ||
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| Andover Township | Cambridge Township | Burns Township |
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