Smallwood Township is one of eleven

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in Jasper County,

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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 411 and it contained 165 housing units.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.83%) is land and (or 0.19%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

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at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* Wade Township (north) * Fox Township (east) * Preston Township, Richland County (southeast) * Denver Township, Richland County (south) * Pixley Township, Clay County (southwest) * South Muddy Township (west) * North Muddy Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains these seven cemeteries: Cummins, Hankins, Honey, Lancaster, Pleasant Ridge, Tate and Woods.

Airports and landing strips

* Jasper County Flying Club Airport

Lakes

* Berry Lake

Demographics

School districts

* Jasper County Community Unit School District 1

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 became obsolete for 2013 ...

* State House District 108 * State Senate District 54

References

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United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

United States National Atlas

External links

{{authority control Townships in Jasper County, Illinois 1859 establishments in Illinois Populated places established in 1859 Townships in Illinois