Rock Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois
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| Rock Creek Township | |
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| Coordinates: 40°29′54″N 91°11′15″W / 40.49833°N 91.18750°WCoordinates: 40°29′54″N 91°11′15″W / 40.49833°N 91.18750°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Established | April 27, 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.87 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.87 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 350 |
| • Density | 9.8/sq mi (3.8/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 62318, 62321, 62336, 62341, 62358 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429654 |
Rock Creek Township is one of twenty-five townships in Hancock County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 350.[1] It was formed from Sonora and Pilot Grove townships on April 27, 1855.
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Geography [edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rock Creek Township covers an area of 35.87 square miles (92.9 km2).
Cities, towns, villages [edit]
- Ferris (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns [edit]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries [edit]
The township contains Rock Creek Cemetery.
School districts [edit]
- Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328
- Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325
Political districts [edit]
- Illinois's 17th congressional district
- State House District 94
- State Senate District 47
References [edit]
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- "Rock Creek Township". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
- United States National Atlas
External links [edit]
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Appanoose Township | Dallas City Township Pontoosuc Township |
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| Montebello Township | Prairie Township | Carthage Township |
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