| Preemption Township |
| — Township — |
|
Location in Mercer County |
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Mercer County's location in Illinois |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
Mercer |
| Established |
November 8, 1853 |
| Government |
| • Supervisor |
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| Area |
| • Total |
36.9 sq mi (95.56 km2) |
| • Land |
36.9 sq mi (95.56 km2) |
| • Water |
0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) 0.0% |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
1,837 |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
Preemption Township is located in Mercer County, Illinois. The population was 1,837 at the 2000 census. Preemption Township changed its name from Fairfield Township sometime before 1921.
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Coordinates: 41°17′04″N 90°36′36″W / 41.28444°N 90.61000°W / 41.28444; -90.61000
