Richfield Township is one of twenty-two townships in Adams County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 411 and it contained 183 housing units.[2]
Richfield Township | |
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Township | |
Location in Adams County | |
Adams County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′35″N 91°04′56″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.03 sq mi (98.5 km2) |
| • Land | 38.01 sq mi (98.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.05% |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)[1] | 406 |
| • Density | 10.8/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 62312, 62347, 62365 |
| FIPS code | 17-001-63550 |
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 38.03 square miles (98.5 km2), of which 38.01 square miles (98.4 km2) (or 99.95%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.05%) is water.[2]
The township contains seven cemeteries: Baker Family, Franks, Klarner, Lock Family, Potter, Rice Family and Shiloh.
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| 2016 (est.) | 406 | [1] | |
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County seat: Quincy | ||
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