Township in Illinois, United States
| Edgington Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Rock Island County | |
 Rock Island County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Established | November 4, 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.69 sq mi (92.4 km) |
| • Land | 35.69 sq mi (92.4 km) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km) 0% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate | 1,465 |
| • Density | 42.3/sq mi (16.3/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-161-22632 |
Edgington Township is located in Rock Island County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,508 and it contained 643 housing units.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.69 square miles (92.4 km), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (est.) | 1,465 | ||
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
History
The first three settlers built their log cabins in the summer of 1834. The village of Edgington began at "four corners" in the township, while the village of Taylor Ridge straddled the eastern border of the township at Bowling Township.
References
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "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 February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Illinois Genealogy: Edgington Township. Accessed 19 Sep 2022.
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| County seat: Rock Island | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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