Edford Township, Henry County, Illinois
| Edford Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Henry County | |
 Henry County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°26′53″N 90°15′33″W / 41.44806°N 90.25917°WCoordinates: 41°26′53″N 90°15′33″W / 41.44806°N 90.25917°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Illinois |
| County | Henry |
| Established | November 4, 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.38 sq mi (70.9 km2) |
| • Land | 27.32 sq mi (70.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.18% |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 667 |
| • Density | 24.4/sq mi (9.4/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61241, 61254 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0428940 |
Edford Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 667 and it contained 284 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 27.38 square miles (70.9 km2), of which 27.32 square miles (70.8 km2) (or 99.78%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.18%) is water.[1]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Hanna Township (north)
- Geneseo Township (east)
- Osco Township (south)
- Western Township (southwest)
- Colona Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains Edford Cemetery.
Major highways
Landmarks
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park (west quarter)
School districts
- Geneseo Community Unit School District 228
Political districts
- Illinois's 14th congressional district
- State House District 71
- State Senate District 36
References
- "Edford Township, Henry County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-01-17.
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- 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 | ||
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| Western Township | Osco Township |
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