Sheldon Township, Iroquois County, Illinois

Sheldon Township
Township

Location in Iroquois County

Iroquois County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 40°43′49″N 87°35′16″W / 40.73028°N 87.58778°W / 40.73028; -87.58778Coordinates: 40°43′49″N 87°35′16″W / 40.73028°N 87.58778°W / 40.73028; -87.58778
Country United States
State Illinois
County Iroquois
Established February 19, 1868
Area
  Total 39.67 sq mi (102.7 km2)
  Land 39.67 sq mi (102.7 km2)
  Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 689 ft (210 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 1,374
  Density 34.6/sq mi (13.4/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 60953, 60966, 60970
GNIS feature ID 0429740

Sheldon Township is one of twenty-six townships in Iroquois County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,374 and it contained 613 housing units.[1] Sheldon Township was formed from Concord Township on February 19, 1868.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 39.67 square miles (102.7 km2), all land.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Cemeteries

The township contains Sheldon Cemetery.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Political districts

References

  1. 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
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