Dolson Township, Clark County, Illinois
Dolson Township | |
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 Location in Clark County | |
 Clark County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°26′49″N 87°50′32″W / 39.44694°N 87.84222°WCoordinates: 39°26′49″N 87°50′32″W / 39.44694°N 87.84222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clark |
| Established | November 7, 1854 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.73 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 34.48 sq mi (89.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.25 sq mi (3.2 km2) 3.50% |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)[1] | 348 |
| • Density | 10.2/sq mi (3.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 61933, 62441, 62442 |
| FIPS code | 17-023-20279 |
Dolson Township is one of fifteen townships in Clark County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 353 and it contained 214 housing units.[2]
Geography[]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.73 square miles (92.5 km2), of which 34.48 square miles (89.3 km2) (or 96.50%) is land and 1.25 square miles (3.2 km2) (or 3.50%) is water.[2]
Unincorporated towns[]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries[]
The township contains these seven cemeteries: Bluegrass, Clarksville Baptist, Cupps, Davis, Ennis, Green Moss and Shiloh.
Demographics[]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2016 (est.) | 348 | [1] | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] | |||
School districts[]
- Marshall Community Unit School District 2c
- Martinsville Community Unit School District 3c
Political districts[]
- Illinois' 15th congressional district
- State House District 109
- State Senate District 55
References[]
- "Dolson Township, Clark County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States National Atlas
- ^ 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 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
External links[]
Places adjacent to Dolson Township, Clark County, Illinois | |
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Dolson Township
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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Categories:
- Townships in Clark County, Illinois
- Townships in Illinois