Button Township, Ford County, Illinois


Button Township is one of twelve townships in Ford County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 281 and it contained 116 housing units. The township was formed from a portion of Patton Township in December 1864.

History

Button Township was named for James Porter Button, who served as township supervisor, justice of the peace, and county treasurer.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Unincorporated towns

The township contains these three cemeteries: Mount Olivet, Pleasant Grove and Trickle Grove.

Major highways

School districts