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Fox Township, Kendall County, Illinois
Fox Township occupies the 6 mile square on the western edge of Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,675 and it contained 619 housing units. The township was named after the Fox River, which in turn was likely named after the Fox Tribe of southeastern Wisconsin Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake M .... According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.72%) is land and (or 1.28%) is water. It includes the villages of Millbrook and Millington. Demographics Government The township is governed by an elected Town Board of a Supervisor and four Trustees. The Township also has an elected Assessor, Clerk, Highway Commissioner and Supervisor. References * Townships in Kendall County, Illinois Town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Township (United States)
A township in some states of the United States is a small geographic area. The term is used in three ways. #A survey township is simply a geographic reference used to define property location for deeds and grants as surveyed and platted by the General Land Office (GLO). A survey township is nominally six by six miles square, or 23,040 acres. #A civil township is a unit of local government, generally a civil division of a County (United States), county. Counties are the primary divisional entities in many U.S. states, states, thus the powers and organization of townships varies from state to state. Civil townships are generally given a name, sometimes written with the included abbreviation "Twp". #A charter township, found only in the state of Michigan, is similar to a civil township. Provided certain conditions are met, a charter township is mostly exempt from annexation to contiguous cities or villages, and carries additional rights and responsibilities of home rule. Survey towns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millington, Illinois
Millington is a village in Kendall and LaSalle counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 617 at the 2020 census, down from 665 at the 2010 census. The Kendall County portion of Millington is part of the Chicago–Naperville– Joliet Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the LaSalle County portion is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Millington is in the western part of Kendall County and the northeastern part of LaSalle County at . In the 2010 census, 245 of Millington's residents lived in Kendall County and 420 lived in LaSalle County. The actual boundary line of the counties is not clearly defined in town, although a road farther south, named "Sandhill Road" in Kendall County and "N. 4201 Rd." in LaSalle County, clearly shows the county line, especially in the winter, as LaSalle County is slower in plowing the road, while the Kendall County portion is somewhat clear. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Millington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandwich Township, DeKalb County, Illinois
Sandwich Township is one of nineteen townships in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,510 and it contained 3,017 housing units. Sandwich Township was formed from a portion of Somonauk Township on July 14, 1896. Geography According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Sandwich Township has a total area of , of which (or 99.59%) is land and (or 0.41%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Sandwich (west three-quarters) Cemeteries * Oaklawn * Saint Paul's Catholic Airports and landing strips * Gord Airport * Hospital Heliport * Sandwich Airport * Woodlake Landing Airport Demographics As of the 2020 census there were 7,510 people, 2,664 households, and 1,770 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 3,017 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 84.51% White, 1.01% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 6.19% from other race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northville Township, LaSalle County, Illinois
Northville Township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,410 and it contained 3,143 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 97.73%) is land and (or 2.27%) is water. The Communities of Sandwich, Sheridan, Northville, and Somonauk all contribute to the township's population, and with the township's recent growth, coupled with the difficulty of the county to respond quickly to the remote corner of the county, a County Sheriff Substation was constructed south of the Sandwich neighborhood of Lake Holiday. Sheridan, which mostly sits within Mission Township to the south, actually has a small area on the north side of the Fox River, which sits within the Northville Township limits. Demographics Communities * Lake Holiday (CDP) * Millington* * Northville (Unincorporated community) *Sandwich A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mission Township, LaSalle County, Illinois
Mission Township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,972 and it contained 1,083 housing units. History Mission Township was given its name due to the church-riding ministers riding across to different churches in the township. One of these ministers, Jessie Walker, actually has a memorial at the United Methodist Church in Sheridan, which is the seat of the township. Geography The township is shares its western boundary with Serena Township, and its northern boundary with Northville Township. The township border is defined by where the Fox River goes southwest, turns south, then continues to go east, south, west, northwest, north, and then it then curves to go southwest again, forming an awkward "S" shape on the map. The community of Sheridan resides at the beginning of the bends in the river, and the community of Norway resides where the river flows north, and then curves around to flow southwest. Millington resides along th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Grove Township, Kendall County, Illinois
Big Grove Township occupies the square in the southwest corner of Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,647 and it contained 654 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.97%) is land and (or 0.03%) is water. It contains Newark and portions of Lisbon. U.S. Route 52 U.S. Route 52 (US 52) is a major United States highway in the central United States that extends from the northern to southeastern region of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S. Highways, US 52 primarily follows ... crosses the township east to west. Demographics 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. References * External links city-data.com Townships in Kendall County, Illinois Townships in Illinois {{KendallCountyIL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisbon Township, Kendall County, Illinois
Lisbon Township occupies the 6 mile square on the southern edge of Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 899 and it contained 322 housing units. Early settler John Moore was credited with naming Lisbon Township after Lisbon, Portugal, commenting he wanted a name that was "different." It contains portions of the communities of Helmar, Lisbon Lisbon (; pt, Lisboa ) is the capital and largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 544,851 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km2. Grande Lisboa, Lisbon's urban area extends beyond the city's administr ... and Plattville. With a population of just under 1,000, it is the least-populous township in Kendall County. Geography It is located at 41.506551 N, -88.419992 W. According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics Government The township is governed by an elected Town Board of a Supervisor and four Trustees. The Township al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kendall Township, Kendall County, Illinois
Kendall Township is located in Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,739 and it contained 2,875 housing units. Kendall Township was named after the county, which was named after Amos Kendall, a powerful Democratic politician in the Andrew Jackson administration. Kendall later became a business partner of Samuel F.B. Morse Samuel Finley Breese Morse (April 27, 1791 – April 2, 1872) was an American inventor and painter. After having established his reputation as a portrait painter, in his middle age Morse contributed to the invention of a single-wire telegraph ..., inventor of the Morse Code and the electric telegraph, and made his fortune with Morse. Yorkville's division amongst Bristol and Kendall Townships mirrors the fact that, until the 1950s, The City of Yorkville was situated along the south bank of the Fox River, while the Village of Bristol was situated to the north. When the communities consolidated to form the United City of Yorkvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bristol Township, Kendall County, Illinois
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. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.64%) is land and (or 1.36%) is water. 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) * Oswego (partial) * Yorkville (majority) Unincorporated towns * Bristol Bristol () is a city, ceremonial county and unitary authority in England. Situated on the River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. Bristol is the most populous city in ... Demographics 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 Highwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Rock Township, Kendall County, Illinois
Little Rock Township occupies the square (with the southeast corner nipped off by the Fox River) in Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13,076 and it contained 4,723 housing units. Little Rock is named after Little Rock Creek, which flows through the township. The largest settlement in the township is the city of Plano, from where the township is administered. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.41%) is land and (or 0.59%) is water. U.S. Route 34 runs east to west through the township. Cities and towns * Plano (majority) * Sandwich (eastern edge) Unincorporated towns * Little Rock ( The "Little Rock") , government_type = Council-manager , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Frank Scott Jr. , leader_party = D , leader_title2 = Council , leader_name2 ... Demographics Government The township is governed by an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millbrook, Illinois
Millbrook is a village in Kendall County, Illinois, United States. It was incorporated on November 5, 2002, and had a population of 335 at the 2010 census. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Geography Millbrook is in western Kendall County on the southeast side of the Fox River. It is southwest of Yorkville, the county seat, southwest of Aurora, and west-northwest of Joliet. The village is bordered to the northeast by Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area, along the Fox River. According to the 2010 census, Millbrook has a total area of , all land. Demographics Points of interest * Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area * Winding Creek Nursery * Farnsworth House The Edith Farnsworth House, formerly the Farnsworth House, is a historical house designed and constructed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe between 1945 and 1951. The house was constructed as a one-room weekend retreat in a rural setting in Plano, I ... * M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 UN member states, 2 UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a special political status (2 states, both in free association with New Zealand). Compiling a list such as this can be a complicated and controversial process, as there is no definition that is binding on all the members of the community of nations concerni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
