Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois
Blair Township | |
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Township | |
Location in Clay County | |
Clay County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 38°52′N 88°32′W / 38.867°N 88.533°WCoordinates: 38°52′N 88°32′W / 38.867°N 88.533°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Clay |
Established | November 5, 1861 |
Area | |
• Total | 36.22 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
• Land | 36.22 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 636 |
• Density | 17.6/sq mi (6.8/km2) |
Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP codes | 62426, 62443, 62858 |
GNIS feature ID | 0428679 |
Blair Township is one of twelve townships in Clay County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 636 and it contained 268 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township (T5N R6E) has a total area of 36.22 square miles (93.8 km2), all land.[1]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these eight cemeteries: Bethel, Conley, Connelly Family, Kincaid, Mascgher (Mascher) Family, Newton Chapel, Old Union and Ooten.
Major highways
School districts
- Dieterich Community Unit School District 30
- Effingham Community Unit School District 40
- North Clay Community Unit School District 25
Political districts
- Illinois' 19th congressional district
- State House District 108
- State Senate District 54
References
- "Blair Township, Clay 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
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
External links
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