Bradford Township is one of twenty-two
townships
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in
Lee County,
Illinois
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,
USA
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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 324 and it contained 124 housing units.
(originally called Ogle Township) was formed from part of Bradford Township on February 12, 1861.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.92%) is land and (or 0.08%) is water.
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Bradford and Gehant Farm.
Airports and landing strips
* Gittleson Farms Airport
Demographics
School districts
* Ashton Community Unit School District 275
Political districts
*
Illinois's 14th congressional district
The 14th congressional district of Illinois is currently represented by Democrat Lauren Underwood. It is located in northern Illinois, surrounding the outer northern and western suburbs of Chicago.
Geographic boundaries 2011 redistricting
Afte ...
* State House District 90
* State Senate District 45
References
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United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line ShapefilesUnited States National Atlas
External links
Township Officials of Illinois
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Townships in Lee County, Illinois
1849 establishments in Illinois
Townships in Illinois