Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois

Infobox Settlement
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official_name = Edgar Township
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map_caption = Location in Edgar County
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subdivision_name1 = Illinois
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subdivision_name2 = Edgar
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established_title = Established
established_date = May 9, 1857
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area_total_km2 = 143.22
area_total_sq_mi = 55.3
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Edgar Township is centrally located in Edgar County, Illinois. The township is 55.3 square miles in size, and the US Census estimated its 2003 population to be 505 residents. Previously named Bloomfield Township, it received its current name in 1857 [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/edgar.html] .

Geography

The township is rural, with no incorporated towns or villages. Several unincorporated hamlets (Edgar, Horace, and Bloomfield) are located in the township. The townhouse is located at Edgar.

Education

The township is served by three school districts: Shiloh Community Unit School District #1 [http://www.shiloh.k12.il.us/] , Chrisman-Scottland Community Unit School District #6 [http://www.chrisman.k12.il.us/] , and Crestwood Community Unit School District #4 [http://www.crestwood.k12.il.us] .

Transportation

The township is served by several major state and federal highways. US 36 forms the northern boundary of the township, while Illinois Route 1 and US 150 cuts a north-south path through the township. The Edgar County Airport is located in the southeast part of the township. CSX operates a north-south length of railroad track that connects Chrisman, Illinois and Paris, Illinois.

External links

* [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/DatasetMainPageServlet?_lang=en&_ US Census]
* [http://www.city-data.com/township/Edgar-Edgar-IL.html City-data.com]
* [http://www.edgarcounty-il.gov/ Edgar County Official Site]
* [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/edgar.html Illinois State Archives]