Money Creek Township | |
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Township | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | McLean |
Established | November 3, 1857 |
Area | |
• Total | 39.3 sq mi (102 km2) |
• Land | 38.81 sq mi (100.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km2) 1.22% |
Population (2010) | |
1,087 | |
• Density | 28/sq mi (11/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
FIPS code | 17-113-49971 |
Money Creek Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,085 and it contained 511 housing units. [2]
The township took its name from Money Creek. [3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 39.3 square miles (102 km2), of which 38.81 square miles (100.5 km2) (or 98.75%) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.2 km2) (or 1.22%) is water. [2]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2016 (est.) | 1,087 | [1] | |
U.S. Decennial Census [4] |
The American frontiersman and preserver of the buffalo, Charles "Buffalo" Jones, was reared at Money Creek during the 1850s.
Anchor Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 286 and it contained 139 housing units. Anchor Township formed from Cropsey Township in 1877. The township's name most likely is derived from the hymn "My Soul Is Anchored in the Cross".
Arrowsmith Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 502 and it contained 203 housing units. Arrowsmith Township is named for Ezekiel Arrowsmith (1811–1894), the first supervisor of the township. The township was originally called "Pleasant", but since there was already a Pleasant Township in Illinois, the name was changed in honor of the first superintendent. Arrowsmith Township changed its name from Pleasant Township on May 17, 1858.
Bellflower Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 585 and it contained 267 housing units. Bellflower Township changed its name from Prairie Township on May 17, 1858.
Bloomington Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,851 and it contained 1,127 housing units. it is adjacent to the city of Bloomington.
Blue Mound Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 441 and it contained 202 housing units.
Chenoa Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,074 and it contained 928 housing units.
Cropsey Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 222 and it contained 90 housing units. It was named after Col. A. J. Cropsey, the owner of a large farm in the area. In 1860 there were 25 families living in the township; by the 2000 census the total population was reported at 256.
Dawson Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 590 and it contained 253 housing units.
Downs Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. At the 2010 census, its population was 1,266 and it contained 483 housing units. Downs Township was originally named Savanna Township, but it was changed on May 17, 1858.
Empire Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,093 and it contained 1,719 housing units. Empire Township changed its name from Le Roy Township on May 17, 1858.
Gridley Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,913 and it contained 790 housing units.
Hudson Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,571 and it contained 1,021 housing units.
Lawndale Township is located in McLean County, Illinois, east of Lexington, northwest of Colfax, and southeast of Chenoa. As of the 2010 census, its population was 158 and it contained 74 housing units. It's Township Road Commissioner is Jeff Winterland. Lawndale Cemetery is located on 2550 North Road. At least part of the township is within the area of the proposed Lexington Chenoa Wind Farm to be developed by Horizon Wind Energy.
Lexington Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,399 and it contained 1,005 housing units.
Martin Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,289 and it contained 538 housing units.
Normal Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 52,560 and it contained 18,861 housing units. The majority of the township is occupied by the town of Normal.
Old Town Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010 and it contained 1,046 housing units.
Randolph Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,375 and it contained 1,636 housing units.
Towanda Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,296 and it contained 555 housing units. It contains the entirety of the town of Towanda and a portion of the town of Normal.
Yates Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 287 and it contained 121 housing units. Yates Township formed as Union Township from Chenoa Township on June 5, 1862. Union was changed to Yates sometime prior to 1920.
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