Gilson, Illinois

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Gilson, Illinois
Gilson is located in Illinois
Gilson
Gilson
Coordinates: 40°51′41″N 90°11′21″W / 40.86139°N 90.18917°W / 40.86139; -90.18917Coordinates: 40°51′41″N 90°11′21″W / 40.86139°N 90.18917°W / 40.86139; -90.18917
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyKnox
TownshipHaw Creek
Area
 • Total0.233 sq mi (0.60 km2)
 • Land0.233 sq mi (0.60 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total190
 • Density820/sq mi (310/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Gilson is an unincorporated census-designated place in Knox County, Illinois, and is located southeast of Galesburg. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 190.[1] It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. Gilson is located just east of Illinois Route 97 along Knox County Highway 12. The BNSF Railway runs through the town.

Geography[]

Gilson lies on a flat plain yielding to hills and valleys close to Haw Creek, west of the town. The area is agricultural with corn, soybeans, hay, wheat, and hogs as the major commodities raised. Small parcels of timber are also located in several areas near Gilson.

References[]

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 March 2011.

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