Preemption Township, Mercer County, Illinois
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| Preemption Township | |
| Location in Mercer County | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Established | November 8, 1853 |
| Government | |
| - Supervisor | |
| Area | |
| - Total | 36.9 sq mi (95.56 km²) |
| - Land | 36.9 sq mi (95.56 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) 0.0% |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,837 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Preemption Township is located in Mercer County, Illinois. The population was 1,837 at the 2000 census. Preemption Township changed its name from Fairfield Township sometime before 1921.
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