Melrose Township is one of twenty-two townships in Adams County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,746 and it contained 2,351 housing units.[2] The northwestern part of the township has been separated into Quincy Township.
Melrose Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Location in Adams County | |
![]() Adams County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 39°53′07″N 91°20′40″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Adams |
Established | November 6, 1849 |
Area | |
• Total | 46.55 sq mi (120.6 km2) |
• Land | 44.57 sq mi (115.4 km2) |
• Water | 1.98 sq mi (5.1 km2) 4.25% |
Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016)[1] | 5,613 |
• Density | 128.9/sq mi (49.8/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 62301, 62338, 62347, 62360 |
FIPS code | 17-001-48203 |
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 46.55 square miles (120.6 km2), of which 44.57 square miles (115.4 km2) (or 95.75%) is land and 1.98 square miles (5.1 km2) (or 4.25%) is water.[2]
The township contains four cemeteries: Ehe, Melrose Chapel, Mount Carmel and Saint Anthonys.
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2016 (est.) | 5,613 | [1] | |
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County seat: Quincy | ||
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