Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

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Ross Township
Location in Vermilion County
Location in Vermilion County
Country United States
State Illinois
County Vermilion
Created 1851
Area
 - Total 43.4 sq mi (112.40 km²)
 - Land 43.4 sq mi (112.40 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)  0.0%
Population (2000)
 - Total 1,476
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)

Ross Township is located in Vermilion County, Illinois. The population was 1,476 at the 2000 census. Rossville is located in this township.

[edit] Geography

Ross Township covers an area of 43.42 square miles and contains the village of Rossville. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Bethel, Mann's Chapel, Miller and Prairie Chapel.

[edit] History

Ross Township was one of the eight townships created in 1851.

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