Elba Township is one of twenty-one townships in Knox County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 291 and it contained 124 housing units. Its name was changed from Liberty Township on June 8, 1853.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.38 square miles (94.2 km), all land.

Unincorporated towns

• Elba Center at 40°50′39″N 90°02′35″W / 40.844204°N 90.043171°W / 40.844204; -90.043171
• Eugene at 40°53′15″N 90°00′51″W / 40.887537°N 90.014281°W / 40.887537; -90.014281

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these four cemeteries: Catterton, Elba, Kightlinger and Pleasant Hill.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2016 (est.)	282
U.S. Decennial Census

School districts

• Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265
• Williamsfield Community Unit School District 210

Political districts

• Illinois's 17th congressional district
• State House District 74
• State Senate District 37