Waterford Township is one of twenty-six townships in Fulton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 187 and it contained 92 housing units.[2]
Waterford Township | |
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Township | |
![]() The former East Waterford School | |
![]() Location in Fulton County | |
![]() Fulton County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 40°20′49″N 90°06′36″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Fulton |
Established | November 6, 1849 |
Area | |
• Total | 21.17 sq mi (54.8 km2) |
• Land | 20.96 sq mi (54.3 km2) |
• Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.99% |
Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016)[1] | 181 |
• Density | 8.9/sq mi (3.4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 61542 |
FIPS code | 17-057-79137 |
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 21.17 square miles (54.8 km2), of which 20.96 square miles (54.3 km2) (or 99.01%) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) (or 0.99%) is water.[2]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
(These towns are listed as "historical" by the USGS.)
The township contains the main Waterford Cemetery. Also family cemeteries:Ames Cemetery and the Ashby cemetery
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2016 (est.) | 181 | [1] | |
U.S. Decennial Census[3] |
Places adjacent to Waterford Township, Fulton County, Illinois | |
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Municipalities and communities of Fulton County, Illinois, United States | ||
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County seat: Lewistown | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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