Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois
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| Sumpter Township | |
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| Coordinates: 39°16′27″N 88°15′05″W / 39.27417°N 88.25139°WCoordinates: 39°16′27″N 88°15′05″W / 39.27417°N 88.25139°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Cumberland |
| Established | November 6, 1860 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.71 sq mi (118.38 km2) |
| • Land | 45.7 sq mi (118.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,967 |
| • Density | 43/sq mi (16.6/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 62428, 62436, 62445, 62468, 62469 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429817 |
Sumpter Township is one of eight townships in Cumberland County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,967.[1]
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Sumpter Township covers an area of 45.71 square miles (118.4 km2).
[edit] Cities, towns, villages
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains these seven cemeteries: Bear Creek, Berry, Farmer, Friends Grove, Salem, Toledo and Upper Berry.
[edit] Major highways
[edit] School districts
- Cumberland Community Unit School District 77
- Neoga Community Unit School District 3
[edit] Political districts
- State House District 109
- State Senate District 55
[edit] References
- "Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:0429817. Retrieved 2010-01-17.
- United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States National Atlas
[edit] External links
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| Neoga Township Spring Point Township |
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| Woodbury Township | Greenup Township |
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