Zion Township, Lake County, Illinois
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| Zion Township | |
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| Coordinates: 42°27′24″N 87°50′35″W / 42.45667°N 87.84306°WCoordinates: 42°27′24″N 87°50′35″W / 42.45667°N 87.84306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Established | September 12, 1930 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km2) |
| • Land | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 24,413 |
| • Density | 2,500/sq mi (960/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429976 |
| Website | www.ziontownship.org |
Zion Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. Its boundaries correspond exactly to those of the city of Zion. As of the 2010 census, its population was 24,413.[1] It was formed from Benton Township on September 12, 1930.[2]
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Geography [edit]
Zion Township covers an area of 8.2 square miles (21 km2). The stream of Kellogg Creek runs through this township. Camp Logan was located in this township.
Municipality [edit]
Adjacent townships [edit]
- Benton Township
- Newport Township (west)
Cemeteries [edit]
The township contains two cemeteries: Lake Mound and Mt. Olivet Memorial Park.
Major highways [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Zion township, Lake County, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ Illinois State Archives
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