Girard Township, Macoupin County, Illinois

Girard Township (S½ T12N R6W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,466 and it contained 1,102 housing units.

History

Girard Township is named for Stephen Girard. The city of Girard is within the geographic borders of the township but politically separate.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

Adjacent townships

• Virden Township (north)
• Bois D'Arc Township, Montgomery County (east)
• Pitman Township, Montgomery County (southeast)
• Nilwood Township (south)
• South Otter Township (southwest)
• North Otter Township (west)

References

External links

• City-data.com
• Illinois State Archives