Chestnut Township, Knox County, Illinois facts for kids
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Chestnut Township
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Location in Knox County
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Knox County's location in Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Established | November 2, 1852 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
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(2010)
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(2016)
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246 |
| • Density | 7/sq mi (3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
61410, 61436, 61458, 61474, 61544
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| FIPS code | 17-095-13217 |
Chestnut Township is a small area of land in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It is one of 21 townships in Knox County. A township is like a small local government area.
In 2010, about 253 people lived in Chestnut Township. There were also 121 homes there.
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Where Is Chestnut Township Located?
Chestnut Township is found in Illinois, a state in the United States. It is part of Knox County. The township covers an area of about 36.18 square miles (93.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Towns and Villages in Chestnut Township
Chestnut Township includes parts of some towns and also some smaller, unincorporated areas.
- London Mills (a part of this village is in the northeast of the township)
Unincorporated Areas and Past Settlements
- Hermon is a small, unincorporated community in the township.
- There were once other small towns here, like Bridgeport and Burnside. These are now considered "historical" places.
Cemeteries in the Township
Chestnut Township has four cemeteries. These are places where people are buried. They are:
- Elias Bragg Cemetery
- Harper Cemetery
- Hermon Christian Cemetery
- Hermon Methodist Cemetery
Airports and Landing Strips
- Davies Landing Strip is located within Chestnut Township. It is a small area for planes to land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2016 (est.) | 246 | ||
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In 2010, the population of Chestnut Township was 253 people. By 2016, it was estimated that about 246 people lived there.
Local Schools
Students living in Chestnut Township attend schools in different school districts. A school district is a group of schools managed together.
- Abingdon Community Unit School District 217
- Knoxville Community Unit School District 202
- Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4
Images for kids
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Map showing Chestnut Township in Knox County.
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Map showing Knox County's location in Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Chestnut para niños
