Franklin Grove Township, Lee County, Illinois
| China Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Lee County | |
 Lee County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°49′26″N 89°18′45″W / 41.82389°N 89.31250°WCoordinates: 41°49′26″N 89°18′45″W / 41.82389°N 89.31250°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Illinois |
| County | Lee |
| Established | May 14, 1850 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.86 sq mi (69.56 km2) |
| • Land | 26.85 sq mi (69.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,472 |
| • Density | 54.8/sq mi (21.2/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61031, 61310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0428807 |
Franklin Grove Township (formerly China Township) is one of twenty-two townships in Lee County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,472.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Franklin Grove Township covers an area of 26.86 square miles (69.6 km2); of this, 26.85 square miles (69.5 km2) (99.96 percent) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (0.04 percent) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Franklin Grove and Temperance Hill.
School districts
- Amboy Community Unit School District 272
- Ashton Community Unit School District 275
Political districts
- Illinois's 14th congressional district
- State House District 90
- State Senate District 45
References
- "China Township, Lee County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States National Atlas
External links
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Taylor Township, Ogle County | Ashton Township | | |
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| Amboy Township | Lee Center Township |
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