Gilmer Township, Adams County, Illinois
| Gilmer Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Adams County | |
 Adams County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°58′29″N 91°12′22″W / 39.97472°N 91.20611°WCoordinates: 39°58′29″N 91°12′22″W / 39.97472°N 91.20611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.12 sq mi (96.1 km2) |
| • Land | 37.06 sq mi (96.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.19% |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,128 |
| • Density | 30.4/sq mi (11.7/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 62301, 62320, 62325, 62338, 62347, 62359 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429053 |
Gilmer Township is one of twenty-two townships in Adams County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,128 and it contained 470 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.12 square miles (96.1 km2), of which 37.06 square miles (96.0 km2) (or 99.84%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (or 0.19%) is water.[1]
Cities
- Columbus (west quarter)
Unincorporated towns
Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Evergreen, Mount Pleasant, Paloma, Saint Joseph and Stahl.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
School districts
- Camp Point Community Unit School District 3
- Community Unit School District 4
- Liberty Community Unit School District 2
Political districts
- Illinois' 18th congressional district
- State House District 93
- State Senate District 47
References
- "Gilmer Township, Adams County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States National Atlas
- 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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Mendon Township | Honey Creek Township | Camp Point Township | |
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| Melrose Township | Burton Township | Liberty Township |
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