Carroll Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

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Carroll Township
Township
Location in Vermilion County
Location in Vermilion County
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Country United States
State Illinois
County Vermilion
Created 1851
Area
 • Total 37.29 sq mi (96.6 km2)
 • Land 37.29 sq mi (96.6 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 679 ft (207 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 612
 • Density 16.4/sq mi (6.3/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 61817, 61846, 61850, 61870, 61876
Area code(s) 217
GNIS feature ID 0428767

Carroll Township is a township in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 612 and it contained 263 housing units.[1]

History

Carroll Township was one of the eight townships created in 1851. It was also the name of one of the original two townships created in March 1826, the other being called Ripley Township. It was probably named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Abraham Carroll, a resident of the area, may have influenced the choice.[2]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.29 square miles (96.6 km2), all land.[1]

Cities and towns

Extinct towns

  • Maizetown

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains seven cemeteries: Lebanon, Michael, Sandusky, Stunkard, Weaver, Woodlawn and Workheiser.

School districts

  • Georgetown-Ridge Farm Consolidated Unit School District 4
  • Jamaica Community Unit School District 12

Political districts

References

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External links

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