Griggsville Township, Pike County, Illinois
| Griggsville Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Pike County | |
 Pike County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Established | November 8, 1853 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.64 sq mi (97.5 km2) |
| • Land | 37.64 sq mi (97.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,430 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Griggsville Township is located in Pike County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,430 and it contained 671 housing units.[1]
History
Griggsville Township was named for Richard Griggs.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.64 square miles (97.5 km2), all land.[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.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 145.
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Coordinates: 39°42′29″N 90°44′30″W / 39.70806°N 90.74167°W
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