Essex Township, Stark County, Illinois
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Essex Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
 Location in Stark County | |
 Stark County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stark |
| Established | November 2, 1852 |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.13 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.13 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| 603 | |
| • Density | 17.3/sq mi (6.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-175-24478 |
Essex Township is located in Stark County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 624 and it contained 303 housing units.[2]
Essex Township is named for Isaac B. Essex, an early settler.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.13 square miles (93.6 km2), all land.[2]
