Stratton Township, Edgar County, Illinois

Stratton Township
Township

Location in Edgar County

Edgar County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 39°36′25″N 87°35′28″W / 39.60694°N 87.59111°W / 39.60694; -87.59111Coordinates: 39°36′25″N 87°35′28″W / 39.60694°N 87.59111°W / 39.60694; -87.59111
Country United States
State Illinois
County Edgar
Established November 4, 1856
Area
 • Total 24.8 sq mi (64 km2)
 • Land 24.8 sq mi (64 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 666 ft (203 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 481
 • Density 19.4/sq mi (7.5/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 61944
GNIS feature ID 0429804

Stratton Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 481 and it contained 230 housing units.[1] The name of the township was Wayne Township until May 9, 1857.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 24.8 square miles (64 km2), all land.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

Extinct towns

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: Blackburn, Little Grove and Pryor. There have been records found for Oak Grove, Whalen, and Wilkins.

Major highways

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. 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.
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