Hanna Township is one of twenty-four
townships
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in
Henry County,
Illinois
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,
USA
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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,344 and it contained 923 housing units.
History
Hanna Township was named for Rev. Philip Hanna, a pioneer settler.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 96.29%) is land and (or 3.71%) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
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Cleveland
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(partial)
Unincorporated towns
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Hickory Hills at
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Woodcrest at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Zuma Township, Rock Island County (north)
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Canoe Creek Township, Rock Island County (northeast)
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Geneseo Township (east)
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Phenix Township (east)
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Edford Township (south)
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Colona Township (southwest)
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Hampton Township, Rock Island County (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Colbert and Hanna.
Landmarks
* Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park (west edge)
Demographics
School districts
* Geneseo Community Unit School District 228
Political districts
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Illinois's 14th congressional district
The 14th congressional district of Illinois is currently represented by Democrat Lauren Underwood. It is located in northern Illinois, surrounding the outer northern and western suburbs of Chicago.
Geographic boundaries 2011 redistricting
Afte ...
* State House District 71
* State Senate District 36
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles*
United States National Atlas
External links
Township Officials of Illinois
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Townships in Henry County, Illinois
Townships in Illinois