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Sharon Township, Fayette County, Illinois
Sharon Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,441 and it contained 425 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.41%) is land and (or 1.59%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Vandalia (north quarter) Unincorporated towns * Vera Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Independence, Sharon and Union. Major highways * US Route 51 * Illinois Route 185 Landmarks * Vandalia Correctional Center (north quarter) Lakes * Vandalia Lake Demographics School districts * Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 * Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 Political districts * Illinois' 19th congressional district The 19th congressional district of Illinois was a congressional district in Illinois. It was eliminated as a result of the 2010 US census, as population growth in Illinois was slower compared to other states ...
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Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. 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, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships. Township functions are generally overseen by a governing board (the name varies from state to state) and a clerk, trustee, or mayor (in New Jersey and the metro townships of Utah). Township officers frequently include justice of ...
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Illinois Route 185
Illinois Route 185 is an east–west state road in the south-central portion of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its western terminus is in Taylor Springs at Illinois Route 127, and the eastern terminus is at Farina at Illinois Route 37. This is a distance of . Route description Illinois 185 runs geographically northwest–southeast through south-central Illinois. It overlaps both U.S. Route 40 and U.S. Route 51 U.S. Route 51 or U.S. Highway 51 (US 51) is a major south-north United States highway that extends from the western suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, to within of the Wisconsin–Michigan state line. As most of the United States Numbered Highw ... through the city of Vandalia. History SBI Route 185 originally ran from Bluff City to Farina. In 1949, it was extended northwest to Taylor Springs. Major Intersections References {{reflist 185 Transportation in Montgomery County, Illinois Transportation in Fayette County, Illinois ...
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Populated Places Established In 1859
Population typically refers to the number of people in a single area, whether it be a city or town, region, country, continent, or the world. Governments typically quantify the size of the resident population within their jurisdiction using a census, a process of collecting, analysing, compiling, and publishing data regarding a population. Perspectives of various disciplines Social sciences In sociology and population geography, population refers to a group of human beings with some predefined criterion in common, such as location, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. Demography is a social science which entails the statistical study of populations. Ecology In ecology, a population is a group of organisms of the same species who inhabit the same particular geographical area and are capable of interbreeding. The area of a sexual population is the area where inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with ind ...
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Townships In Fayette County, Illinois
A township is a kind of human settlement or administrative subdivision, with its meaning varying in different countries. Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, that tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Canada, Scotland and parts of the United States, the term refers to settlements too small or scattered to be considered urban. Australia ''The Australian National Dictionary'' defines ''township'' as: "A site reserved for and laid out as a town; such a site at an early stage of its occupation and development; a small town". The term refers purely to the settlement; it does not refer to a unit of government. Townships are governed as part of a larger council (such as that of a shire, district or city) or authority. Canada In Canada, two kinds of township occur in common use. *In Eastern Canada, a township is one form of the subdivision of a county. In Canadian French, this is a . Townships are referred to as "lots" in Prince Edward I ...
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South Hurricane Township, Fayette County, Illinois
South Hurricane Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 220 and it contained 100 housing units. This township split from Hurricane Township sometime after 1921. Geography According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, South Hurricane Township has a total area of , all land. The township contains the southwest edge of Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area. Cities, towns, villages * Bingham Unincorporated towns * Bayle City Cemeteries The township contains these nine cemeteries: Cearlock, Donaldson, Fox, Harris, Isbell, Liberty, Nave, Poland and Pope. Demographics As of the 2020 census there were 220 people, 125 households, and 108 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 100 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 94.09% White, 0.00% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races ...
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Shafter Township, Fayette County, Illinois
Shafter Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 485 and it contained 201 housing units. Shafter Township was formed out of Sharon Township in December, 1920. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.15%) is land and (or 1.85%) is water. Extinct towns * Shafter Cemeteries The township contains these seven cemeteries: Brackenbush, Browning, Cook, Hoffman, Holy Cross Lutheran, Lawler and Rush. Major highways * Illinois Route 185 Lakes * Vandalia Lake Demographics School districts * Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 * Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 Political districts * Illinois' 19th congressional district The 19th congressional district of Illinois was a congressional district in Illinois. It was eliminated as a result of the 2010 US census, as population growth in Illinois was slower compared to other states. The district ...
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Bear Grove Township, Fayette County, Illinois
Bear Grove Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 599 and it contained 259 housing units. The township was originally known as Johnson Township. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.84%) is land and (or 0.16%) is water. Unincorporated towns * Hagarstown Extinct towns * Jimtown Cemeteries The township contains these five cemeteries: Bethlehem, Eakle, Evans, McInturff and Wright and Neathery. Major highways * Interstate 70 * U.S. Route 40 * Illinois Route 140 Airports and landing strips * Lutz Airport * Vandalia Municipal Airport Lakes * Vandalia Lake Demographics School districts * Mulberry Grove Community Unit School District 1 * Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 Political districts * Illinois' 19th congressional district The 19th congressional district of Illinois was a congressional district in Illinois. It was eliminated ...
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Vandalia Township, Fayette County, Illinois
Vandalia Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,629 and it contained 3,115 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.18%) is land and (or 0.82%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Vandalia (southeast three-quarters) Unincorporated towns * Bluff City Extinct towns * Pinhook * Pope Cemeteries The township contains these eight cemeteries: Fairlawn, Haley Chapel, Mother of Dolors, Old State Burial Ground, Pinhook, Ritter, South Hill and Vandalia City. Major highways * Interstate 70 * U.S. Route 40 * U.S. Route 51 * Illinois Route 140 * Illinois Route 185 Rivers * Kaskaskia River Landmarks * Kelley Park * Vandalia Correctional Center (south three-quarters) Demographics School districts * Brownstown Community Unit School District 201 * Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 Political districts * Illinois' 19th congressi ...
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Sefton Township, Fayette County, Illinois
Sefton Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 559 and it contained 253 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.96%) is land and (or 0.04%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Brownstown (northwest quarter) Extinct towns * Avena * Sefton Cemeteries The township contains these seven cemeteries: Fairview, Forbis, Liberty, Mount Carmel, New Liberty, Padon and Zion. Major highways * U.S. Route 40 Airports and landing strips * Miller Landing Strip Demographics As of the 2020 census there were 559 people, 203 households, and 134 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 253 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.67% White, 0.36% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. ...
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Ramsey Township, Fayette County, Illinois
Ramsey Township is one of 20 townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,851 and it contained 822 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.78%) is land and (or 0.24%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Ramsey Extinct towns * Dressor Cemeteries The township contains these ten cemeteries: Bolt, Bolyard, Cothern Family, Hayes, Mathias, Monclovia, Mount Pleasant, Prater, Saint Josephs and Shedd. Major highways * US Route 51 Lakes * Ramsey Lake Landmarks * Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area (east three-quarters) Demographics School districts * Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3a * Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 Political districts * Illinois' 17th congressional district The 17th congressional district of Illinois is represented by Democrat Cheri Bustos. It includes most of the northwestern portion of the state, with most of its populat ...
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Illinois' 19th Congressional District
The 19th congressional district of Illinois was a congressional district in Illinois. It was eliminated as a result of the 2010 US census, as population growth in Illinois was slower compared to other states. The district became obsolete for 2013's 113th Congress. It was last represented by Republican John Shimkus, who was redistricted to the 15th district. In its last iteration, the district encompassed a large stretch of rural Southern Illinois, part of Springfield and a portion of the "Metro-East" area (the Illinois side of the Greater St. Louis, Missouri Missouri is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee): Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas t ... region). List of members representing the district Recent election results in statewide races The district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index score of "R+9." Referenc ...
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Vandalia Lake
Vandalia Lake is a reservoir in Fayette County, Illinois. Served by Illinois Route 185 and by rural roads, it is 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of the small Illinois city of Vandalia. The city, which owns the lake for flood control and water-supply purposes, reports that it is 660 acres in size and has a shoreline of 12 miles in length. The lake has a marina, boat dock, campground, and beach. Lake fishing specializes in stocked bass, including largemouth bass. The lake also offers channel catfish and bluegill. Much of the shore of the lake has been developed as real estate. Water from Vandalia Lake is released into Bear Creek, a tributary of the Kaskaskia River. The lake is located in Shafter Township and Sharon Township, with a tiny fragment of the lake extending into Bear Grove Township. At the time of Abraham Lincoln's service as a pioneer state legislator in the nearby Vandalia State House State Historic Site, a local population of black bear Black bear or Blackbear may refer t ...
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