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 |
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| • Total | 8.2 sq mi (21.23 km2) |
| • Land | 8.2 sq mi (21.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 22,866 |
| • Density | 2,788.5/sq mi (1,077.1/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429976 |
| Website | http://www.ziontownship.org/ |
Zion Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 22,866[1]. It was formed from Benton Township on September 12, 1930.[2]
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[edit] Geography
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.
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[edit] Adjacent townships
- Benton Township
- Newport Township (west)
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Lake Mound and Mt. Olivet Memorial Park.
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