Elk Prairie Township is one of sixteen townships in Jefferson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 725 and it contained 350 housing units.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.66 sqmi, of which 27.47 sqmi (or 74.93%) is land and 9.19 sqmi (or 25.07%) is water. The township is centered at 38°10'N 88°59'W (38.170,-88.987).

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Extinct towns

(These towns are listed as "historical" by the USGS.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these four cemeteries: Abner, Clampet, Mason and Old Baptist.

Major highways

Demographics

School districts

Political districts