Country United States County Coles Time zone CST (UTC-6) Elevation 209 m Local time Friday 6:48 AM | State Illinois Established November 8, 1859 ZIP codes 61912, 61920 62440 Area 98.19 km² Population 23,916 (2010) | |
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Weather -5°C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 78% Humidity University Eastern Illinois University | ||
Charleston Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 23,916 and it contained 9,497 housing units. Eastern Illinois University is located in this township.
Contents
- Map of Charleston Township IL 61920 USA
- History
- Geography
- Cities towns villages
- Cemeteries
- Major highways
- Landmarks
- School districts
- Political districts
- References
Map of Charleston Township, IL 61920, USA
History
Charleston Township was named for one of its founders, Charles Morton.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.91 square miles (98.2 km2), of which 37.19 square miles (96.3 km2) (or 98.10%) is land and 0.72 square miles (1.9 km2) (or 1.90%) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Cemeteries
The township contains fourteen cemeteries: Adkins, Chambers, Cossel, Fudge, Huckaba, Kickapoo, Lumbrick, Mound, Old Charleston, Roselawn, Salem, Stoner, Unity and Yocum.
Major highways
Landmarks
School districts
Political districts
References
Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA