Fort Russell Township, Madison County, Illinois

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Fort Russell Township is located in Madison County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,146 and it contained 3,903 housing units. With Moro, Meadowbrook, and Holiday Shores being notable communities within the Township.

History

Fort Russell Township takes its name from Fort Russell (est. 1812), which was named for Col. William Russell.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.16 sqmi, of which 36.69 sqmi (or 98.74%) is land and 0.47 sqmi (or 1.26%) is water.

Demographics

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