Rock Creek Township is one of twenty-five
townships
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Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, that tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, C ...
in
Hancock County,
Illinois
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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 350 and it contained 169 housing units.
It was formed from Sonora and Pilot Grove townships on April 27, 1855.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Cities, towns, villages
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Ferris (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns
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Adrian
Adrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word ''adur'', meaning "sea" or "water".
The Adria was until the 8th century BC the mai ...
at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains Rock Creek Cemetery.
Many of the old gravestones are no longer legible. A large stone designating Rock Creek Cemetery has the names of descendants on its back.
Demographics
School districts
* Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328
* Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325
Political districts
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Illinois's 17th congressional district
The 17th congressional district of Illinois is represented by Democrat Cheri Bustos. It includes most of the northwestern portion of the state, with most of its population living on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities, as well as parts of Peor ...
* State House District 94
* State Senate District 47
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles*
United States National Atlas
External links
Township Officials of Illinois
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Townships in Hancock County, Illinois
1855 establishments in Illinois
Populated places established in 1855
Townships in Illinois