Zion Township, Lake County, Illinois

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Zion Township
Township
Location in Lake County
Location in Lake County
Lake County's location in Illinois
Lake County's location in Illinois
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Country United States
State Illinois
County Lake
Established September 12, 1930
Area
 • Total 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km2)
 • Land 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 669 ft (204 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 24,413
 • Density 2,500/sq mi (960/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
GNIS feature ID 0429976
Website www.ziontownship.org

Zion Township is a township in Lake County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its boundaries correspond exactly to those of the city of Zion. As of the 2010 census, its population was 24,413.[1] It was formed from Benton Township on September 12, 1930.[2]

Geography

Zion Township covers an area of 8.2 square miles (21 km2). The stream of Kellogg Creek runs through this township. Camp Logan was located in this township.

Municipality

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Lake Mound and Mt. Olivet Memorial Park.

Major highways

References

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External links

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  2. Illinois State Archives