Ludlow Township, Champaign County, Illinois

Ludlow Township
Township

Location in Champaign County

Champaign County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 40°21′10″N 88°10′00″W / 40.35278°N 88.16667°W / 40.35278; -88.16667Coordinates: 40°21′10″N 88°10′00″W / 40.35278°N 88.16667°W / 40.35278; -88.16667
Country United States
State Illinois
County Champaign
Established November 8, 1859
Area
 • Total 36.65 sq mi (94.9 km2)
 • Land 36.62 sq mi (94.8 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)  0.08%
Elevation 764 ft (233 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 4,278
 • Density 116.8/sq mi (45.1/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
GNIS feature ID 0429290

Ludlow Township is a township in Champaign County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,278 and it contained 2,233 housing units.[1]

History

Ludlow Township changed its name from Pera Township in March, 1867.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.65 square miles (94.9 km2), of which 36.62 square miles (94.8 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.[1]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Ludlow, Maplewood, Mennonite, Miller and Mount Hope.

Major highways

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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