Edford Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 667 and it contained 284 housing units.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 27.38 square miles (70.9 km), of which 27.32 square miles (70.8 km) (or 99.78%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km) (or 0.18%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

• Green River at 41°28′32″N 90°19′09″W / 41.475590°N 90.319292°W / 41.475590; -90.319292

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

• Hanna Township (north)
• Geneseo Township (east)
• Osco Township (south)
• Western Township (southwest)
• Colona Township (west)

Cemeteries

The township contains Edford Cemetery.

Major highways

• Interstate 80
• U.S. Route 6

Landmarks

• Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park (west quarter)

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2016 (est.)	653
U.S. Decennial Census

School districts

• Geneseo Community Unit School District 228

Political districts

• Illinois's 14th congressional district
• State House District 71
• State Senate District 36