Rockford Township is located in Winnebago County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 178,527 and it contained 78,714 housing units. It is the largest township, in terms of area, in Illinois.Rockford Township Assessor’s Office
Retrieved on July 26, 2007 The city of Rockford, along with the villages of Cherry Valley and New Milford are all located in Rockford Township.Rockford township, Winnebago County, Illinois
Retrieved on July 26, 2007

History

Township government for Winnebago County was formed on November 6, 1849.
Retrieved on July 26, 2007 The township government didn't become effective until the next year on April 1, 1850. Rockford Township would later annex two of the original sixteen townships of the county. On May 1, 1916, New Milford Township annexation was approved, followed by Guilford Township in 1929.
Retrieved on July 26, 2007

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.34%) is land and (or 1.66%) is water.

Demographics

References

External links

Winnebago County Official SiteRockford Township Official Site
Townships in Winnebago County, Illinois Rockford metropolitan area, Illinois Townships in Illinois {{WinnebagoCountyIL-geo-stub