Fort Russell Township, Madison County, Illinois facts for kids
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Fort Russell Township
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Settled | November 2, 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.16 sq mi (96.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.69 sq mi (95.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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(2016)
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9,025 |
| • Density | 249.3/sq mi (96.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-119-27130 |
Fort Russell Township is a place in Madison County, Illinois, which is a state in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a township.
In 2010, about 9,146 people lived here, and there were 3,903 homes. Some of the well-known communities within the township include Moro, Meadowbrook, and Holiday Shores.
History of Fort Russell Township
Fort Russell Township gets its name from a place called Fort Russell. This fort was built in 1812. It was named after a brave soldier, Colonel William Russell.
Geography and Land Area
According to information from 2010, Fort Russell Township covers a total area of about 37.16 square miles. Most of this area, about 36.69 square miles (or 98.74%), is land. The rest, about 0.47 square miles (or 1.26%), is water.
Population and People
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| 2016 (est.) | 9,025 | ||
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In 2016, it was estimated that about 9,025 people lived in Fort Russell Township. This number helps us understand how many people call this area home.
