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'''Rice Township''' is one of twenty-three [[Civil township|townships]] in [[Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Jo Daviess County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]. As of the 2010 census, its population was 338 and it contained 268 housing units.<ref name="census">{{cite web
'''Rice Township''' is one of 23 [[Civil township|townships]] in [[Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Jo Daviess County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. As of the 2010 census, its population was 338 and it contained 268 housing units.<ref name="census">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US17085 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212201447/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US17085 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2020-02-12 |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1 |publisher=United States Census |accessdate=2013-05-28}}</ref> It was formed as Washington Township from East Galena Township on February 22, 1859; its name changed to Rice Township on June 16, 1859.
|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US17085
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1
|publisher=United States Census
|accessdate=2013-05-28
}}</ref> It was formed as Washington Township from East Galena Township on February 22, 1859; its name changed to Rice Township on June 16, 1859.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of {{convert|29.7|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|24.4|sqmi}} (or 82.15%) is land and {{convert|5.3|sqmi}} (or 17.85%) is water.<ref name="census"/>
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of {{convert|29.7|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|24.4|sqmi}} (or 82.15%) is land and {{convert|5.3|sqmi}} (or 17.85%) is water.<ref name="census"/>

===Adjacent townships===
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* [[East Galena Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|East Galena Township]] (north)
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* [[Guilford Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Guilford Township]] (northeast)
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* [[Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Elizabeth Township]] (east)
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* [[Hanover Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Hanover Township]] (southeast)
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* [[West Galena Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|West Galena Township]] (northwest)


===Cemeteries===
===Cemeteries===
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===Airports and landing strips===
===Airports and landing strips===
* Merkle Engineers Airport
* Merkle Engineers Airport and Apple Orchard


===Landmarks and recreation===
===Lakes===
* [[Chestnut Mountain]] Ski Resort
* Spratts Lake
* Spratts Lake

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|estyear=2016
|estimate=323
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}


==School districts==
==School districts==
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==References==
==References==
* {{cite gnis|0429627|Rice Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|2010-01-17}}
* {{cite gnis|0429627|Rice Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|2010-01-17}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070310144543/http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/edgar.html United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070310144543/http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/edgar.html United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles].
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205020547/http://www.nationalatlas.gov/ United States National Atlas]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205020547/http://www.nationalatlas.gov/ United States National Atlas].
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.jodaviess.org/ Jo Daviess County official site]
* [http://www.jodaviess.org/ Jo Daviess County official site].
* [http://www.city-data.com/township/Rice-Jo-Daviess-IL.html City-Data.com]
* [http://www.city-data.com/township/Rice-Jo-Daviess-IL.html City-Data.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080516084518/http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/jodaviess.html Illinois State Archives]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080516084518/http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/jodaviess.html Illinois State Archives]
* [http://www.toi.org/ Township Officials of Illinois]
* [http://www.toi.org/ Township Officials of Illinois]


{{Geographic Location
|state = expanded
|Center = Rice Township
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|Northwest = [[West Galena Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|West Galena Township]]
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|North = [[East Galena Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|East Galena Township]]
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|Northeast = [[Guilford Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Guilford Township]]
|West = [[Jackson County, Iowa|Jackson County]], [[Iowa]]
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|East = [[Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Elizabeth Township]]
|Southwest =
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|South = [[Hanover Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Hanover Township]]
|Southeast =
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{{Jo Daviess County, Illinois}}
{{Jo Daviess County, Illinois}}
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[[Category:Townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 03:33, 2 December 2024

Rice Township
Township
Location in Jo Daviess County
Location in Jo Daviess County
Jo Daviess County's location in Illinois
Jo Daviess County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 42°19′51″N 90°22′55″W / 42.33083°N 90.38194°W / 42.33083; -90.38194
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyJo Daviess
EstablishedFebruary 22, 1859
Government
 • SupervisorDuane Dehnicke
Area
 • Total
29.7 sq mi (77 km2)
 • Land24.4 sq mi (63 km2)
 • Water5.3 sq mi (14 km2)  17.85%
Elevation
686 ft (209 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Estimate 
(2016)[1]
323
 • Density13.9/sq mi (5.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
61036, 61041
FIPS code17-085-63472

Rice Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 338 and it contained 268 housing units.[2] It was formed as Washington Township from East Galena Township on February 22, 1859; its name changed to Rice Township on June 16, 1859.

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.7 square miles (77 km2), of which 24.4 square miles (63 km2) (or 82.15%) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km2) (or 17.85%) is water.[2]

Cemeteries

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The township contains Prospect Hill Methodist Episcopalian Cemetery.

Airports and landing strips

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  • Merkle Engineers Airport and Apple Orchard

Landmarks and recreation

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2016 (est.)323[1]
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

School districts

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  • Galena Unit School District 120
  • River Ridge Community Unit School District 210

Political districts

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References

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  • "Rice Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
  • United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles.
  • United States National Atlas.
  1. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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