Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois

Last updated

Bonpas Township
Township
Illinois in United States (US48).svg
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 38°36′30″N87°58′00″W / 38.60833°N 87.96667°W / 38.60833; -87.96667
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
County Richland
SettledNovember 4, 1879
Area
 • Total37.53 sq mi (97.2 km2)
 • Land37.53 sq mi (97.2 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
420 ft (130 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Estimate 
(2016) [1]
385
 • Density10.4/sq mi (4.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 17-159-07289

Bonpas Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 390 and it contained 160 housing units. [2]

Contents

History

Bonpas Township was formed after an 1858 election, in which county voters chose to adopt a township-based model of county government, in place of the old precinct-based system. [3] : 622  Named for Bonpas Creek, which flows through its boundaries, the township was originally heavily wooded. Early settlers favored this part of Richland County above others, but as experience taught the value of flat prairie ahead of hilly woodlands, the township languished. Before the coming of the Ohio and Mississippi Railway, when good transportation was unavailable, most coal and stone used in Richland County came from Bonpas Township. [3] : 626 

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.53 square miles (97.2 km2), of which 37.53 square miles (97.2 km2) (or 100%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.03%) is water. [2]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2016 (est.)385 [1]
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richland County, Illinois</span> County in Illinois, United States

Richland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States census, it had a population of 15,813. Its county seat is Olney.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Palestine Township, Woodford County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Palestine Township is located in Woodford County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,043 and it contained 424 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beaverville Township, Iroquois County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Beaverville Township is one of twenty-six townships in Iroquois County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 609 and it contained 269 housing units. Beaverville Township formed from portions of Papineau Township and Beaver Township in September, 1921.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Colfax Township, Champaign County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Colfax Township is a township in Champaign County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 219 and it contained 109 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richland Grove Township, Mercer County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Richland Grove Township is located in Mercer County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,300 and it contained 965 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oxford Township, Henry County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Oxford Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,213 and it contained 554 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Pleasant Vale Township is located in Pike County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 573 and it contained 286 housing units. The town of New Canton is in this township.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Spring Creek Township is located in Pike County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 591 and it contained 295 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joshua Township, Fulton County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Joshua Township is one of twenty-six townships in Fulton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 510 and it contained 206 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pleasant Township, Fulton County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Pleasant Township is one of twenty-six townships in Fulton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 744 and it contained 387 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vergennes Township, Jackson County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Vergennes Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 771 and it contained 324 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fox Township, Jasper County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Fox Township is one of eleven townships in Jasper County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 512 and it contained 205 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Smallwood Township, Jasper County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Smallwood Township is one of eleven townships in Jasper County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 411 and it contained 165 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Decker Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 406 and it contained 170 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Denver Township, Richland County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Denver Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 411 and it contained 162 housing units. Before May 2, 1859, the locale was known as Boone Township.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">German Township, Richland County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

German Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 341 and it contained 143 housing units. Before May 2, 1859, this locale was known as Troy Township.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Preston Township, Richland County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Preston Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,247 and it contained 635 housing units. Before May 2, 1859, this locale was known as Douglas Township.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Berry Township, Wayne County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Berry Township is located in Wayne County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 351 and it contained 153 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richland Township, Fulton County, Indiana</span> Township in Indiana, United States

Richland Township is one of eight townships in Fulton County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,181 and it contained 502 housing units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chili Township, Hancock County, Illinois</span> Township in Illinois, United States

Chili Township is one of twenty-four townships in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 657 and it contained 284 housing units.

References

  1. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates" . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "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.
  3. 1 2 Counties of Cumberland, Jasper, and Richland, Illinois : historical and biographical. Chicago: F.A. Battey, 1884.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.