Senachwine Township, Putnam County, Illinois
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Senachwine Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
 Location in Putnam County | |
 Putnam County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Putnam |
| Established | November 8, 1855 |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.07 sq mi (103.8 km2) |
| • Land | 31.86 sq mi (82.5 km2) |
| • Water | 8.21 sq mi (21.3 km2) 20.49% |
| Population (2010) | |
| 712 | |
| • Density | 23.4/sq mi (9.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-155-68627 |
Senachwine Township is located in Putnam County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 745 and it contained 651 housing units.[2]
Senachwine is named for an Indian chief whose hunting grounds and home were located in the township.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 40.07 square miles (103.8 km2), of which 31.86 square miles (82.5 km2) (or 79.51%) is land and 8.21 square miles (21.3 km2) (or 20.49%) is water.[2]
