Thompson Township | |
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![]() Location in Jo Daviess County | |
![]() Jo Daviess County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 42°24′52″N90°09′48″W / 42.41444°N 90.16333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Jo Daviess |
Established | November 2, 1852 |
Government | |
• Supervisor | John Diehl |
Area | |
• Total | 36.81 sq mi (95.3 km2) |
• Land | 36.15 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
• Water | 0.66 sq mi (1.7 km2) 1.79% |
Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016) [1] | 822 |
• Density | 23.3/sq mi (9.0/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 61001, 61028, 61075, 61085 |
FIPS code | 17-085-75146 |
Thompson Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 841 and it contained 1,036 housing units. [2]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.81 square miles (95.3 km2), of which 36.15 square miles (93.6 km2) (or 98.21%) is land and 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) (or 1.79%) is water. [2]
The township contains:
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2016 (est.) | 822 | [1] | |
U.S. Decennial Census [3] |
Jo Daviess County is the northwesternmost county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 22,035. Its county seat is Galena. Jo Daviess County is part of the Tri-State Area and is located near Dubuque, Iowa and Platteville, Wisconsin. As part of the Driftless Area, Jo Daviess County contains rugged terrain compared to the rest of the state. Within Jo Daviess County lies Charles Mound, the highest natural point in Illinois, as well as eight of the ten highest points in Illinois.
Warren Township is one of twenty-three townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,601, and it contained 770 housing units. Its name changed from Courtland Township in 1865.
Apple River Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 498 and it contained 257 housing units. It was formed from Thompson Township on September 13, 1858.
Berreman Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 147 and it contained 73 housing units. It was formed from Pleasant Valley Township on February 14, 1857.
Council Hill Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 141 and it contained 82 housing units. Its name changed from Scales Township on December 6, 1853.
Derinda Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 321 and it contained 176 housing units.
East Galena Township is one of twenty-three townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,283 and it contained 917 housing units.
Elizabeth Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,111 and it contained 579 housing units.
Hanover Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,201 and it contained 689 housing units.
Menominee Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,122 and it contained 419 housing units.
Nora Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 370 and it contained 168 housing units.
Pleasant Valley Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 273 and it contained 157 housing units.
Rice Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 338 and it contained 268 housing units. It was formed as Washington Township from East Galena Township on February 22, 1859; its name changed to Rice Township on June 16, 1859.
Rush Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 380 and it contained 188 housing units.
Scales Mound Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 622 and it contained 286 housing units. It was formed from Council Hill and Thompson townships on March 7, 1855.
Stockton Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,453 and it contained 1,141 housing units.
Wards Grove Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 224 and it contained 103 housing units.
West Galena Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,323 and it contained 1,849 housing units.
Woodbine Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 584 and it contained 399 housing units. Its name changed from Jefferson Township on September 13, 1853.
Guilford Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. At the 2010 census, its population was 1,206 and it contained 1,972 housing units.