Allen Township is one of thirty-seven

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in La Salle County,

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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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Cemeteries

The township contains these two cemeteries: Allen and Saint Patrick's Catholic.

Demographics

Political districts

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 Shapefiles

United 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