Cold Spring Township, Shelby County, Illinois
Cold Spring Township is a township in Shelby County, Illinois. About 244 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35 sq mi (90.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 244 ± 142
- County
- Shelby County
- School district
- Pana Community Unit School District 8
- Land area
- 35 sq mi (90.5 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median home value
- $194,900 ± $107,189
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1717315417
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.301679, -88.964665
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Herrick Township4.4 mi south
- Lakewood Township5.5 mi east
- Oconee Township6.6 mi west
- Tower Hill Township6.6 mi north
- Dry Point Township6.8 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Cold Spring Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Shelby County, largest first
- Shelbyville Township4,436 people
- Moweaqua Township2,082 people
- Rose Township2,020 people
- Windsor Township1,186 people
- Prairie Township1,136 people
- Tower Hill Township961 people
- Dry Point Township916 people
- Okaw Township858 people
- Oconee Township758 people
- Richland Township730 people
- Sigel Township726 people
- Ash Grove Township626 people
All 23
- Big Spring Township611 people
- Clarksburg Township578 people
- Ridge Township482 people
- Herrick Township446 people
- Holland Township419 people
- Lakewood Township335 people
- Todds Point Township330 people
- Rural Township321 people
- Flat Branch Township315 people
- Pickaway Township165 people
- Penn Township39 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Shelby County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Cold Spring Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 24 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:28 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:32 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:26 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:47 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:07 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:19 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:08 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:37 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:05 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:39 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:08 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Shelby County or the local office.
Find the township or town where you are now or find your county.