Bristol Township, Kendall County, Illinois
| Bristol Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Kendall County | |
 Kendall County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°41′14″N 088°26′19″W / 41.68722°N 88.43861°WCoordinates: 41°41′14″N 088°26′19″W / 41.68722°N 88.43861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kendall |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.7 sq mi (74 km2) |
| • Land | 28.31 sq mi (73.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2) 1.36% |
| Elevation[1] | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 26,230 |
| • Density | 926.6/sq mi (357.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 17-08368[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0428711 |
Bristol Township is the smallest township in Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 26,230 and it contained 9,229 housing units.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.7 square miles (74 km2), of which 28.31 square miles (73.3 km2) (or 98.64%) is land and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2) (or 1.36%) is water.[3]
U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 34 run east to west through the township. Yorkville covers much of the township.
The township is named after the Bristol family.
Cities and towns
- Montgomery (partial)
- Yorkville (majority)
Unincorporated towns
Government
The township is governed by an elected Town Board of a Supervisor and four Trustees. The Township also has an elected Assessor, Clerk, and Highway Commissioner.
Notes
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
References
- "Bristol Township, Kendall County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- Illinois Regional Archives Depository System. "Name Index to Illinois Local Governments". Illinois State Archives. Illinois Secretary of State.
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