Zion Township | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 42°27′24″N87°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) | |
• Estimate (2016) [1] | 24,029 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
FIPS code | 17-097-84233 |
Website | www |
Zion Township is a township in Lake County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its boundaries correspond exactly to those of the city of Zion. As of the 2010 census, its population was 24,413. [2] It was formed from Benton Township on September 12, 1930. [3]
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.
The township contains two cemeteries: Lake Mound and Mt. Olivet Memorial Park.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
2016 (est.) | 24,029 | [1] | |
U.S. Decennial Census [4] |
Grant Township is a township in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,028 and it contained 2,817 housing units.
Newell Township is a township in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13,969 and it contained 6,768 housing units.
Oakwood Township is a township in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,507 and it contained 1,518 housing units.
Antioch Township is a town in the U.S. state of Illinois, located in Lake County. The population was 27,745 at the 2010 census.
Benton Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, United States, and includes all of the village of Winthrop Harbor, most of the village of Beach Park, and small portions of the cities of Zion and Waukegan. As of the 2010 census, its population was 18,951. Zion Township was formed from Benton Township on September 12, 1930.
Cuba Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 16,826. Cuba Township was originally named Troy Township, but was renamed to Cuba in support of the López Expedition of 1851, when it was discovered the township name of Troy was already taken.
Ela Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 42,654.
Fremont Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 33,422.
Grant Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 26,523. Grant Township changed its name from Goodale Township on March 8, 1867.
Libertyville Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 53,139. The village of Libertyville is part of the township, as are parts of Green Oaks, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Mettawa, Mundelein, North Chicago, Rondout, Vernon Hills and Waukegan.
Moraine Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 34,129. Moraine Township was originally called Deerfield Township, but the name was changed on October 29, 1998.
Newport Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,770. It includes most parts of the villages of Old Mill Creek and Wadsworth, as well as smaller portions of the villages of Antioch, Beach Park, and a corner of the city of Waukegan. The unincorporated communities of Rosecrans and Russell are also within the township, and the unincorporated community of Millburn is also located partially within Newport Township.
Shields Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 39,062. The Naval Station Great Lakes is located in this township.
Vernon Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 67,095. The name "Vernon Township" comes from George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon.
Warren Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 65,883. The cities of Gurnee, Park City, and Grayslake lie within its borders. The township was established in 1850 by settlers who came from the town of Warren, New York. Both were named in honor of Major General Joseph Warren, killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Wauconda Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 23,628.
Waukegan Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 90,893.
Avon Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 65,001.
Unity Township is a township in Piatt County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,418 and it contained 666 housing units.
Makanda Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,353 and it contained 2,052 housing units.