Edgington Township, Rock Island County, Illinois
Edgington Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
Location in Rock Island County | |
Rock Island County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Established | November 4, 1856 |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.69 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.69 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016)[1] | 1,465 |
| • Density | 42.3/sq mi (16.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-161-22632 |
Edgington Township is located in Rock Island County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,508 and it contained 643 housing units.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.69 square miles (92.4 km2), all land.[2]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (est.) | 1,465 | [1] | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] | |||
History
The first three settlers built their log cabins in the summer of 1834.[4] The village of Edgington began at "four corners" in the township, while the village of Taylor Ridge straddled the eastern border of the township at Bowling Township.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ a b Illinois Genealogy: Edgington Township. Accessed 19 Sep 2022.
External links
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