DeSoto Township, Jackson County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
De Soto Township is one of sixteen townships
in Jackson County
, Illinois
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 2,231.
, De Soto Township covers an area of 37.98 square miles (98.4 km²); of this, 37.54 square miles (97.2 km²) (98.82 percent) is land and 0.45 square miles (1.2 km²) (1.18 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 2,231.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, De Soto Township covers an area of 37.98 square miles (98.4 km²); of this, 37.54 square miles (97.2 km²) (98.82 percent) is land and 0.45 square miles (1.2 km²) (1.18 percent) is water.
Unincorporated towns
- Reeds Station at 37.7778282°N 89.160914°W
- Ward at 37.8500506°N 89.2353614°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Elk TownshipElk Township, Jackson County, IllinoisElk Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,001.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Elk Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Hallidayboro at Elk...
(north) - Six Mile Township, Franklin CountySix Mile Township, Franklin County, IllinoisSix Mile Township is one of twelve townships in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,713.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Six Mile Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.91 percent is water....
(northeast) - Carbondale TownshipCarbondale Township, Jackson County, IllinoisCarbondale 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.-Geography:...
(south) - 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:...
(southwest) - 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 *...
(west) - Vergennes TownshipVergennes Township, Jackson County, IllinoisVergennes Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 886.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Vergennes Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Grubbs at...
(northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Beasley, Central-Crews, De Soto, Howard and Indian Hill.Major highways
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U.S. Route 51U.S. Route 51U.S. Route 51 is a north–south United States highway that runs for 1,286 miles from the western suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana to within of the Wisconsin-Michigan border. Much of the highway in Illinois and southern Wisconsin runs parallel to or overlaps Interstate 39... -
Illinois Route 149Illinois Route 149Illinois Route 149 is an east–west state road in southern Illinois. It runs from Illinois Route 3 near Grimsby east to Illinois Route 37 in Thompsonville. This is a distance of .- Route description :...
School districts
- Elverado Community Unit School District 196
- Herrin Community Unit School District 4
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