Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois


Edgar Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 482 and it contained 210 housing units. Previously named Bloomfield Township, it received its current name on May 9, 1857.

Geography

The township is rural, with no incorporated towns or villages. Several unincorporated hamlets are located in the township. The townhouse is located at Edgar. According to the 2010 census, it has a total area of, all land.

Unincorporated towns

The township contains these six cemeteries: Bloomfield, Cherry Point, Franklin, Hoult, McKee and Scott.

Demographics

Transportation

The township is served by several major state and federal highways. US Route 36 forms the northern boundary of the township, while Illinois Route 1 and US Route 150 cuts a north-south path through the township. The Edgar County Airport is located in the southeast part of the township. CSX operates a north-south length of railroad track that connects Chrisman and Paris.

Education

The township is served by three school districts: Shiloh Community Unit School District #1 , Chrisman-Scottland Community Unit School District #6 , and Crestwood Community Unit School District #4 .

Political districts