Grand Tower Township, Jackson County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Grand Tower Township is one of sixteen townships
in Jackson County
, Illinois
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 735.
, Grand Tower Township covers an area of 33.39 square miles (86.5 km²); of this, 31.55 square miles (81.7 km²) (94.5 percent) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.8 km²) (5.5 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 735.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, Grand Tower Township covers an area of 33.39 square miles (86.5 km²); of this, 31.55 square miles (81.7 km²) (94.5 percent) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.8 km²) (5.5 percent) is water.
Unincorporated towns
- Howardton at 37.6292167°N 89.4645393°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Sand Ridge TownshipSand Ridge Township, Jackson County, IllinoisSand Ridge Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 810.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Sand Ridge Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Grimsby at *...
(north) - 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...
(east) - Fountain Bluff TownshipFountain Bluff Township, Jackson County, IllinoisFountain Bluff Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 276.-Geography:...
(northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Goodbread, Henson, Hudson and Walker Hill.School districts
- Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186
- Shawnee Community Unit School District 84
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