Grand Tower Township

Grand Tower Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 707 and it contained 336 housing units.GeographyAccording to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water.A small portion of Missouri, known as Grand Tower Island, lies on the Mississippi River's eastern side adjacent to Grand Tower Township. Partially surrounded by an oxbow lake, the island can only be accessed by water or by a road that begins and ends in Illinois.Cities, towns, villages Grand TowerUnincorporated towns Howardton at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)Adjacent townships Sand Ridge Township (north) Pomona Township (east) Fountain Bluff Township (northwest)CemeteriesThe township contains these four cemeteries: Goodbread, Henson, Hudson and Walker Hill.Major highways 25px Illinois Route 3Rivers Mississippi River