Gilson, Illinois

Gilson is an unincorporated census-designated place in Knox County, Illinois, and is located southeast of Galesburg. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 190.[1] It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. Gilson is located just east of Illinois Route 97 along Knox County Highway 12. The BNSF Railway runs through the town.

Gilson, Illinois
Gilson
Gilson
Coordinates: 40°51′41″N 90°11′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyKnox
TownshipHaw Creek
Area
  Total0.233 sq mi (0.60 km2)
  Land0.233 sq mi (0.60 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
  Total190
  Density820/sq mi (310/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Geography

Gilson lies on a flat plain yielding to hills and valleys close to Haw Creek, west of the town. The area is agricultural with corn, soybeans, hay, wheat, and hogs as the major commodities raised. Small parcels of timber are also located in several areas near Gilson.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 March 2011.


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