Philo Township, Champaign County, Illinois

Philo Township
Township

Location in Champaign County

Champaign County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 40°00′38″N 88°10′55″W / 40.01056°N 88.18194°W / 40.01056; -88.18194Coordinates: 40°00′38″N 88°10′55″W / 40.01056°N 88.18194°W / 40.01056; -88.18194
Country United States
State Illinois
County Champaign
Established November 8, 1859
Area
 • Total 36.66 sq mi (94.9 km2)
 • Land 36.66 sq mi (94.9 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 682 ft (208 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,954
 • Density 53.3/sq mi (20.6/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
GNIS feature ID 0429558

Philo Township is a township in Champaign County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,954 and it contained 756 housing units.[1]

History

Philo Township changed its name from Hale Township on April 30, 1860.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.66 square miles (94.9 km2), all land.[1]

Cities and towns

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Calvary, Captain Davidson, Champain County Poor Farm, Locust Grove and Loeffler.

Major highways

References

  1. 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.
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