| Western Township | |
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| — Township — | |
| Location in Henry County | |
| Henry County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henry |
| Established | November 4, 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (91.93 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (91.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,920 |
| • Density | 82.3/sq mi (31.8/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61240, 61262, 61273, 61274 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429913 |
Western Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,920.[1] Western changed its name from Orion Township on April 13, 1857.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, Western Township covers an area of 35.5 square miles (92 km2).
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these two cemeteries: Orion Lutheran and Western Township.
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