North Okaw Township, Coles County, Illinois

North Okaw Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 983 and it contained 377 housing units. The Kaskaskia River flows through the township. The Cook Mills Consolidated oil field is within this township. The township changed its name from Okaw Township on May 7, 1860.GeographyAccording to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water.Unincorporated towns Cooks Mills(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)CemeteriesThe township contains five cemeteries: Brann, Mount Zion, Pleasant Grove, Smith and Zoar.Major highways 25px US Route 45 25px Illinois Route 121School districts Arcola Consolidated Unit School District 306 Arthur Community Unit School District 305 Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 Sullivan Community Unit School District 300