Rock Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois

Rock Creek Township
Township

Location in Hancock County

Hancock County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 40°29′54″N 91°11′15″W / 40.49833°N 91.18750°W / 40.49833; -91.18750Coordinates: 40°29′54″N 91°11′15″W / 40.49833°N 91.18750°W / 40.49833; -91.18750
Country  United States
State  Illinois
County Hancock
Established April 27, 1855
Area
 • Total 35.97 sq mi (93.2 km2)
 • Land 35.97 sq mi (93.2 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 696 ft (212 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 350
 • Density 9.7/sq mi (3.7/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 62318, 62321, 62336, 62341, 62358
GNIS feature ID 0429654

Rock Creek Township is one of twenty-five townships in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 350 and it contained 169 housing units.[1] It was formed from Sonora and Pilot Grove townships on April 27, 1855.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.97 square miles (93.2 km2), all land.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Cemeteries

The township contains Rock Creek Cemetery.

Many of the old gravestones are no longer legible. A large stone designating Rock Creek Cemetery has the names of descendants on its back.

School districts

Political districts

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.
 Appanoose Township Dallas City Township
Pontoosuc Township		 Durham Township
Sonora Township Pilot Grove Township
   Rock Creek Township  
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