Allen Township is one of thirty-seven
townships
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in
La Salle County,
Illinois
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,
USA
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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 584 and it contained 259 housing units.
Allen Township was formed from
Bruce Township on an unknown date. The township bears the name of Allen Stevens, a pioneer settler.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Cities, towns, villages
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Ransom
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Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Allen and Saint Patrick's Catholic.
Demographics
Political districts
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Illinois's 11th congressional district
The 11th congressional district of Illinois is represented by Democrat Bill Foster.
Geographic boundaries 2011 redistricting
From 1865 to 1867, the district included Bureau, LaSalle, Livingston and Woodford counties. From 1901 until 1947 th ...
* State House District 75
* State Senate District 38
References
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United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line ShapefilesUnited States National Atlas
External links
Township Officials of Illinois
{{DEFAULTSORT:Allen Township, Lasalle County, Illinois
Townships in LaSalle County, Illinois
Populated places established in 1849
Townships in Illinois
1849 establishments in Illinois