Nelson Township is located in Lee County,

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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 874 and it contained 439 housing units. Nelson Township was formed from Dixon Township on February 28, 1860.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 95.14%) is land and (or 4.86%) is water.

Demographics

References

External links

US Census

Cook County Official Site

Townships in Lee County, Illinois 1860 establishments in Illinois Populated places established in 1860 Townships in Illinois {{LeeCountyIL-geo-stub