Grassy Precinct, Williamson County, Illinois
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Grassy Precinct, formerly township, is Congressional Township 10 South, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian
located in Williamson County, Illinois
. It is named for Grassy Creek, which has since been used to create Little Grassy Lake
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Third Principal Meridian
The Third Principal Meridian begins at the mouth of the Ohio River and extends north to the northern boundary of the state of Illinois, and with the base line in latitude 38° 28' 20", governs the surveys in the state east of the third principal meridian, with the exception of those projected from...
located in Williamson County, Illinois
Williamson County, Illinois
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*92.7% White*3.8% Black*0.4% Native American*0.8% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.7% Two or more races*0.4% Other races*2.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. It is named for Grassy Creek, which has since been used to create Little Grassy Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Little Grassy Lake is a 1,200-acre reservoir in southern Illinois, created by the damming of Little Grassy Creek, a tributary of Crab Orchard Lake and the Big Muddy River. Most of the lake is located in Williamson County, southeast of Carbondale, Illinois. The lake is accessible from Giant City...
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