Carbondale Township, Jackson County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Carbondale Township is one of sixteen townships
in Jackson County
, Illinois
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 24,586. Southern Illinois University
is located in this township.
, Carbondale Township covers an area of 38.16 square miles (98.8 km²); of this, 37.87 square miles (98.1 km²) (99.24 percent) is land and 0.29 square mile (0.7510965519 km²) (0.75 percent) is water.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Jackson County
Jackson County, Illinois
Jackson County, incorporated January 10, 1816, is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 60,218, which is an increase of 1.0% from 59,612 in 2000...
, Illinois
Illinois
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, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
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, its population was 24,586. Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses...
is located in this township.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, Carbondale Township covers an area of 38.16 square miles (98.8 km²); of this, 37.87 square miles (98.1 km²) (99.24 percent) is land and 0.29 square mile (0.7510965519 km²) (0.75 percent) is water.
Unincorporated towns
- Evergreen Terrace at 37.6992172°N 89.2356398°W
- Southern Hills at 37.7039393°N 89.2106387°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- De Soto Township (north)
- Makanda TownshipMakanda Township, Jackson County, IllinoisMakanda Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,062.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Makanda Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Carbondale *...
(south) - Pomona TownshipPomona Township, Jackson County, IllinoisPomona Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 843.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Pomona Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Etherton at * Pomona at...
(southwest) - Murphysboro TownshipMurphysboro Township, Jackson County, IllinoisMurphysboro Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 15,540.-Geography:...
(west) - Somerset TownshipSomerset Township, Jackson County, IllinoisSomerset Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,115.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Somerset Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Grange Hall at *...
(northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these six cemeteries: Dillinger, North County Line, Oakland, Snider Hill, Winchester and Woodlawn.Major highways
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Illinois Route 13Illinois Route 13Illinois Route 13 is a major east–west state route in southern Illinois. Illinois 13 has its western terminus at Centreville at Illinois Route 157 and its eastern terminus at the Kentucky state line and the Ohio River, at Kentucky Route 56. This is a distance of .- Route description :Illinois...
Landmarks
- Attucks Park
- Evergreen Park
- Southern Illinois Airport (southeast quarter)
- The Crossings
- University Mall
Political districts
- Illinois' 12th congressional districtIllinois' 12th congressional districtThe 12th Congressional District of Illinois has been represented by Democratic Rep. Jerry Costello since 1993.-Voting:-List of representatives:-References:* -External links:**...
- State House District 115
- State Senate District 58