Tonti Township, Marion County, Illinois


Tonti Township is located in Marion County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,013 and it contained 430 housing units.

History

Tonti Township was named in honor of Henry de Tonti, one of the early explorers of Illinois.

Geography

Tonti Township is centered at 38°41'N 88°58'W. It is transversed northeast-south by Interstate Route 57 and State Route 37. Part of the Salem Reservoir is located at the southeastern part of the township. According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Demographics

Adjacent townships