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Ballard was a small village located between Chenoa and Lexington, Illinois, on the Union Pacific railroad.
| | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(May 2022) |
Ballard was a small village located between Chenoa and Lexington, Illinois, on the Union Pacific railroad.
At one point in time, Ballard had a decent population with a few businesses and homes. The last remaining marker of the settlement was the Graham and Bennion Elevator, better known to locals simply as "the Ballard elevator". The roughly 80-foot structure was demolished in 2006. [1]
McLean County is the largest county by land area in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 Census, it had a population of 170,954. Its county seat is Bloomington. McLean County is included in the Bloomington–Normal, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Chenoa is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,695 at the 2020 census. The city is located at the intersections of Interstate 55, Historic Route 66, and U.S. Route 24. Founded in 1854 by Mathew T. Scott, Chenoa was created to provide a retail and trade center for his farm tenants as well as a grain shipping facility. The Chenoa Centennial was celebrated in 1954. The town is situated in a highly productive agricultural area. The town school system closed at the end of the 2004 school year, consolidating with the nearby Prairie Central school district. A well attended July 4 celebration is held in Chenoa each year.
Anchor Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 286 and it contained 139 housing units. Anchor Township formed from Cropsey Township in 1877. The township's name most likely is derived from the hymn "My Soul Is Anchored in the Cross".
Bellflower Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 585 and it contained 267 housing units. Bellflower Township changed its name from Prairie Township on May 17, 1858.
Bloomington Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,851 and it contained 1,127 housing units. it is adjacent to the city of Bloomington.
Blue Mound Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 441 and it contained 202 housing units.
Chenoa Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,074 and it contained 928 housing units.
Cropsey Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 222 and it contained 90 housing units. It was named after Col. A. J. Cropsey, the owner of a large farm in the area. In 1860 there were 25 families living in the township; by the 2000 census the total population was reported at 256.
Empire Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,093 and it contained 1,719 housing units. Empire Township changed its name from Le Roy Township on May 17, 1858.
Gridley Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,913 and it contained 790 housing units.
Hudson Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,571 and it contained 1,021 housing units.
Lawndale Township is located in McLean County, Illinois, east of Lexington, northwest of Colfax, and southeast of Chenoa. As of the 2010 census, its population was 158 and it contained 74 housing units. It's Township Road Commissioner is Jeff Winterland. Lawndale Cemetery is located on 2550 North Road. At least part of the township is within the area of the proposed Lexington Chenoa Wind Farm to be developed by Horizon Wind Energy.
Lexington Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,399 and it contained 1,005 housing units.
Martin Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,289 and it contained 538 housing units.
Normal Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 52,560 and it contained 18,861 housing units. The majority of the township is occupied by the town of Normal.
Old Town Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010 and it contained 1,046 housing units.
Towanda Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,296 and it contained 555 housing units. It contains the entirety of the town of Towanda and a portion of the town of Normal.
Yates Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 287 and it contained 121 housing units. Yates Township formed as Union Township from Chenoa Township on June 5, 1862. Union was changed to Yates sometime prior to 1920.
Holder is an unincorporated community in Old Town Township, McLean County, Illinois.
Meadows, Illinois is a small unincorporated community located in McLean County. Meadows is located on US Route 24, midway between Chenoa and Gridley, with easy access from Interstate 55. Meadows at one time had a bank, general store, auto garage, a washing machine factory, and a school. All that remains in town is a nursing home, church, and a grain elevator. One railway line passes through the center of the town.
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