Butler Township is a township in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 992 and it contained 459 housing units.

History

The township was formed from a portion of Middlefork Township in 1840 and was named after General Benjamin F. Butler, a civil war hero.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 71.92 sqmi, all land.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Extinct towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: East Lynn, Pellville and Rankin.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Demographics

School districts

Political districts