Cooper Township, Sangamon County, Illinois
| Cooper Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Sangamon County | |
 Sangamon County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Established | November 6, 1860 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.72 sq mi (74.4 km2) |
| • Land | 28.53 sq mi (73.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.66% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 893 |
| • Density | 31.3/sq mi (12.1/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Cooper Township is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 893 and it contained 345 housing units.[1]
The unincorporated community of Buckhart was located at the intersection of Buckhart and Young Roads, and the Buckhart Cemetery is now also known as the Cooper Cemetery and commonly as Oak Hill Cemetery.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.72 square miles (74.4 km2), of which 28.53 square miles (73.9 km2) (or 99.34%) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2) (or 0.66%) is water.[1]
References
- 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.
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Coordinates: 39°44′38″N 89°26′24″W / 39.74389°N 89.44000°W
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