Carson Township is one of twenty

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in Fayette County,

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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 141 and it contained 72 housing units. This township was formed from Bowling Green Township.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.78%) is land and (or 0.17%) is water.

Extinct towns

* Twin Churches

Cemeteries

The township contains these four cemeteries: Blankenship, Reed, Staff and Welch.

Demographics

School districts

* Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3a * Ramsey Community Unit School District 204

Political districts

Illinois's 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 ...

* State House District 102 * State Senate District 51

References

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United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

United States National Atlas

External links

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