Zion Township, Lake County, Illinois
| Zion Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Lake County | |
 Lake County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 42°27′24″N 87°50′35″W / 42.45667°N 87.84306°WCoordinates: 42°27′24″N 87°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) | |
| • Total | 24,413 |
| • Density | 2,500/sq mi (960/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429976 |
| Website |
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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.[1] It was formed from Benton Township on September 12, 1930.[2]
Geography
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.
Municipality
Adjacent townships
- Benton Township
- Newport Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Lake Mound and Mt. Olivet Memorial Park.
Major highways
References
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Zion township, Lake County, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ↑ Illinois State Archives
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