Fort Russell Township, Madison County, Illinois facts for kids
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Fort Russell Township
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Settled | November 2, 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.16 sq mi (96.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.69 sq mi (95.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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9,025 |
| • Density | 249.3/sq mi (96.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-119-27130 |
Fort Russell Township is located in Madison County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,146 and it contained 3,903 housing units. With Moro, Meadowbrook, and Holiday Shores being notable communities within the Township.
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History
Fort Russell Township takes its name from Fort Russell (est. 1812), which was named for Col. William Russell.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.16 square miles (96.2 km2), of which 36.69 square miles (95.0 km2) (or 98.74%) is land and 0.47 square miles (1.2 km2) (or 1.26%) is water.
Demographics
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| 2016 (est.) | 9,025 | ||
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See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Fort Russell para niños
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