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Addison Township, Illinois

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Addison Township
Township
Location in DuPage County
Location in DuPage County
DuPage County's location in Illinois
DuPage County's location in Illinois
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyDuPage
SettledNovember 6, 1849
Government
 • SupervisorKathryn J. Cermak
Area
 • Total
32.42 sq mi (84.0 km2)
 • Land31.74 sq mi (82.2 km2)
 • Water0.68 sq mi (1.8 km2)  2.10%
Elevation
682 ft (208 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
88,612
 • Density2,792.2/sq mi (1,078.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
60007, 60101, 60106, 60126, 60143, 60148, 60181, 60191
GNIS feature ID0428571
Websitewww.addisontownship.com

Addison Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 88,612 and it contained 31,820 housing units.[1]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 32.42 square miles (84.0 km2), of which 31.74 square miles (82.2 km2) (or 97.90%) is land and 0.68 square miles (1.8 km2) (or 2.10%) is water.[1]

The township has recently undergone many changes including a complete renovation of its west end connected to Lake St. Many new stores and services were opened.[citation needed]

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Cemeteries

The township contains these eight cemeteries: Arlington, Churchville, Elm Lawn, Fredens, Mount Emblem, Pet Haven, Saint Pauls Addison and Zion.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Landmarks

  • Cricket Creek Forest Preserve of Dupage County
  • Fullerton Park Forest Preserve of Dupage County
  • Maple Meadows Forest Preserve
  • Oak Meadows Golf Course Forest Preserve
  • Oak Meadows Golf Course Forest Preserve
  • Songbird Slough Forest Preserve
  • Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve

School districts

  • Elmhurst School District 205

Political districts

References

  • "Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
  • United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • United States National Atlas
  • [1]
  1. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
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