Girard Township, Macoupin County, Illinois
# Girard Township, Macoupin County, Illinois

Girard Township (S½ T12N R6W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,466 and it contained 1,102 housing units.

## History

Girard Township is named for Stephen Girard. The city of Girard is within the geographic borders of the township but politically separate.

## Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.11 square miles (46.9 $km^2),$ all land.

## Adjacent townships

* Virden Township (north)
* Bois D'Arc Township, Montgomery County (east)
* Pitman Township, Montgomery County (southeast)
* Nilwood Township (south)
* South Otter Township (southwest)
* North Otter Township (west)
