Lucas Township, Effingham County, Illinois

Lucas Township
Township

Location in Effingham County

Effingham County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 38°58′N 88°25′W / 38.967°N 88.417°W / 38.967; -88.417Coordinates: 38°58′N 88°25′W / 38.967°N 88.417°W / 38.967; -88.417
Country United States
State Illinois
County Effingham
Established November 6, 1860
Area
 • Total 35.49 sq mi (91.9 km2)
 • Land 35.49 sq mi (91.9 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 564 ft (172 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 495
 • Density 13.9/sq mi (5.4/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 62424, 62858
GNIS feature ID 0429289

Lucas Township is one of fifteen townships in Effingham County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 495 and it contained 174 housing units.[1]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township (T6N R7E) has a total area of 35.49 square miles (91.9 km2), all land.[1]

Extinct towns

Cemeteries

The township contains these five cemeteries: Merry, Morris, Mount Zion, Saint Matthew Lutheran and Scott.

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
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