La Harpe Township, Hancock County, Illinois
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| La Harpe Township | |
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| Township | |
 Location in Hancock County |
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 Hancock County's location in Illinois |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.31 sq mi (96.6 km2) |
| • Land | 37.31 sq mi (96.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,473 |
| • Density | 39.5/sq mi (15.3/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61420, 61450, 62330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429221 |
La Harpe Township is one of twenty-five townships in Hancock County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,473 and it contained 714 housing units.[1]
La Harpe Township was named for Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe, a French explorer.[2]
Contents
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.31 square miles (96.6 km2), all land.[1]
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains LaHarpe City Cemetery.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Housewright Airport
Landmarks
- Mayor Memorial Park
School districts
LaHarpe Community School District 347, grades K-8, & Illini West High School District 307
Political districts
- Illinois's 17th congressional district
- State House District 94
- State Senate District 47
References
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
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- United States National Atlas
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External links
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Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
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| Footnotes |
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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