Thornton Township, Cook County, Illinois
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Thornton Township is a township located in the state of Illinois. Incorporated in 1850, it is the largest township in Illinois. It is located immediately south of Chicago, Illinois. The township includes all of the following municipalities:
On the east -
In the middle -
On the west -
As well as parts of:
The village of South Holland, Illinois serves as the governmental seat of Thornton Township. The township is named after the village of Thornton, Illinois, located in the south central portion of the township. Many parts of the township carry names inspired by the village's name, including the three high schools of Thornton Township District 205: Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois; Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois; and Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois.
[edit] Boundaries
Thornton Township is bordered by Western Avenue on the west, 135th Street on the north, the Indiana state line on the east, and 183rd Street on the South.
To the north of Thornton Township is the city of Chicago and Calumet Township, to the west is Bremen Township, to the south is Bloom Township, and to the east is Lake County, Indiana.
[edit] Population
As of the 1990 census, 175,896 individuals made Thornton Township their home. In general, the overall population has decreased but the percentage of minorities and senior citizens has increased.
