Girard Township, Macoupin County, Illinois
Girard Township (S½ T12N R6W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,466 and it contained 1,102 housing units. History Girard Township is named for Stephen Girard Stephen Girard (May 20, 1750 – December 26, 1831; born Étienne Girard) was a naturalized American citizen, philanthropist, and banker of French origin. He singularly saved the U.S. government from financial collapse during the War of 1812 b .... The city of Girard is within the geographic borders of the township but politically separate. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics Adjacent townships * Virden Township (north) * Bois D'Arc Township, Montgomery County (east) * Pitman Township, Montgomery County (southeast) * Nilwood Township (south) * South Otter Township (southwest) * North Otter Township (west) References External linksCity-data.com [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Townships In Illinois
Of the 102 counties of the state of Illinois, 84 are organized into civil townships, usually referred to as simply "townships" in state law. Illinois has 1,428 such townships. The legal name of each township is the form "___ Township" or "Town of ____". State law specifies that no two townships in Illinois shall have the same name, and that, if the Illinois Secretary of State compares the township abstracts and finds a duplicate, the county that last adopted the name shall instead adopt a different name at the next county board meeting. Nonetheless, many township names remain duplicates in Illinois. Other forms Cook County is organized into townships except for the city of Chicago: in 1902, voters in Chicago chose to abolish the eight townships in the city. There are 17 counties with no township government: Alexander, Calhoun, Edwards, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Menard, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Scott, Union, Wabash, and Williamson. Each of those ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Macoupin County, Illinois
Macoupin County is located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 47,765. The county seat is Carlinville. The primary industry is agriculture, consisting of crops of corn (maize), soybeans, and some wheat. History The region was inhabited by Illinoisan Indians when the first white explorers arrived. Indeed, ' is an adaptation of the Miami-Illinois term for the American lotus, ''Nelumbo lutea''. None of the native Indians remain, although some descendants of the earliest European settlers claim partial ancestry. The first European contact was by French explorers in the seventeenth century, travelling southward down the major rivers. The main European settlement was from the southwest, as people moved inland from the established transportation route of the Mississippi River. Macoupin County was established on January 17, 1829. It was formed out of Greene and Madison Counties and was named after Macoupin Creek, which runs ne ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2010 United States Census
The United States census of 2010 was the twenty-third United States national census. National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2010. The census was taken via mail-in citizen self-reporting, with enumerators serving to spot-check randomly selected neighborhoods and communities. As part of a drive to increase the count's accuracy, 635,000 temporary enumerators were hired. The population of the United States was counted as 308,745,538, a 9.7% increase from the 2000 census. This was the first census in which all states recorded a population of over half a million people as well as the first in which all 100 largest cities recorded populations of over 200,000. Introduction As required by the United States Constitution, the U.S. census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. The 2000 U.S. census was the previous census completed. Participation in the U.S. census is required by law of persons living in the United States in Title 13 of the United ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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North American Central Time Zone
The North American Central Time Zone (CT) is a time zone in parts of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, some Caribbean Islands, and part of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Central Standard Time (CST) is six hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During summer, most of the zone uses daylight saving time (DST), and changes to Central Daylight Time (CDT) which is five hours behind UTC. The largest city in the Central Time Zone is Mexico City; the Mexico City metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area in the zone and in North America. Regions using (North American) Central Time Canada The province of Manitoba is the only province or territory in Canada that observes Central Time in all areas. The following Canadian provinces and territories observe Central Time in the areas noted, while their other areas observe Eastern Time: * Nunavut (territory): western areas (most of Kivalliq Region and part of Qikiqtaaluk Region) * Ontario (province): a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Federal Information Processing Standards
The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) of the United States are a set of publicly announced standards Standard may refer to: Symbols * Colours, standards and guidons, kinds of military signs * Standard (emblem), a type of a large symbol or emblem used for identification Norms, conventions or requirements * Standard (metrology), an object th ... that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed for use in computer systems of non-military, American government agencies and contractors. FIPS standards establish requirements for ensuring computer security and interoperability, and are intended for cases in which suitable industry standards do not already exist. Many FIPS specifications are modified versions of standards the technical communities use, such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Speci ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Illinois
Illinois ( ) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolitan areas include, Peoria and Rockford, as well Springfield, its capital. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-largest land area. Illinois has a highly diverse economy, with the global city of Chicago in the northeast, major industrial and agricultural hubs in the north and center, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south. Owing to its central location and favorable geography, the state is a major transportation hub: the Port of Chicago has access to the Atlantic Ocean through the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway and to the Gulf of Mexico from the Mississippi River via the Illinois Waterway. Additionally, the Mississippi, Ohio, and W ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Stephen Girard
Stephen Girard (May 20, 1750 – December 26, 1831; born Étienne Girard) was a naturalized American citizen, philanthropist, and banker of French origin. He singularly saved the U.S. government from financial collapse during the War of 1812 by personally financing the war, and is known to have been the first multi-millionaire in US history. He is estimated to have been the fourth richest American of all time, based on the ratio of his fortune to contemporary GDP. Childless, he devoted much of his fortune to philanthropy, particularly the education and welfare of orphans. His legacy is still felt in his adopted home of Philadelphia and his estate continues to fund philanthropic endeavors to this day.Wildes, 1943. Early life Girard was born in Bordeaux, France on May 20, 1750, the son of a common sailor.Robert Chambers' Book of Days vol 2. He lost the sight of his right eye at the age of eight and had little education. He travelled to New York as a cabin boy in 1760 and stayed ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Girard, Illinois
Girard is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,103 at the 2010 census, and 2,010 at a 2018 estimate. History Girard is named after Stephen Girard Geography Girard is located at (39.445947, -89.781253). According to the 2010 census, Girard has a total area of , all land. Local lakes include Sunset Lake and Otter Lake. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,245 people, 864 households, and 565 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 926 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.93% White, 0.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population. There were 864 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Virden Township, Macoupin County, Illinois
Virden Township (N½ T12N R6W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois Illinois ( ) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolitan areas include, Peoria and Roc ..., United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,671 and it contained 1,711 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.83%) is land and (or 0.22%) is water. Demographics Adjacent townships * Auburn Township, Sangamon County (north) * Divernon Township, Sangamon County (northeast) * Bois D'Arc Township, Montgomery County (east) * Girard Township (south) * North Otter Township (west) * Talkington Township, Sangamon County (northwest) References External linksUS Census [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bois D'Arc Township, Montgomery County, Illinois
Bois D'Arc Township (T12N W½R4+R5W) is located in Montgomery County, Illinois Illinois ( ) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolitan areas include, Peoria and Roc ..., United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 956 and it contained 451 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.89%) is land and (or 0.11%) is water. Demographics Adjacent townships * Divernon Township, Sangamon County (north) * Pawnee Township, Sangamon County (north) * South Fork Township, Christian County (northeast) * King Township, Christian County (east) * Harvel Township (southeast) * Pitman Township (south) * Nilwood Township, Macoupin County (southwest) * Girard Township (west) * Virden Township (west) * Auburn Township, Sangamon County (northwest) Refer ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pitman Township, Montgomery County, Illinois
Pitman Township (T11N R5W) is located in Montgomery County, Illinois Illinois ( ) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolitan areas include, Peoria and Roc ..., United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 508 and it contained 227 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.97%) is land and (or 0.03%) is water. Demographics Adjacent townships * Bois D'Arc Township (north) * Harvel Township (east) * Raymond Township (southeast) * Zanesville Township, Montgomery County (south) * Nilwood Township, Macoupin County (west) * Girard Township (northwest) References External linksCity-data.com [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nilwood Township, Macoupin County, Illinois
Nilwood Township (T11N R6W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois Illinois ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolita ..., United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 637 and it contained 293 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics Adjacent townships * Girard Township (north) * Bois D'Arc Township, Montgomery County (northeast) * Pitman Township, Montgomery County (east) * Zanesville Township, Montgomery County (southeast) * Shaws Point Township (south) * Carlinville Township (southwest) * South Otter Township (west) * North Otter Township (northwest) References External linksUS Census [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |