Western Township, Henry County, Illinois
| Western Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Henry County |
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 Henry County's location in Illinois |
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| Coordinates: 41°22′21″N 90°22′38″W / 41.37250°N 90.37722°WCoordinates: 41°22′21″N 90°22′38″W / 41.37250°N 90.37722°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Illinois
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| County | Henry |
| Established | November 4, 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.46 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.46 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016) | 2,981 |
| • Density | 86.1/sq mi (33.2/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61240, 61262, 61273, 61274 |
| FIPS code | 17-073-80190 |
Western Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,053 and it contained 1,240 housing units. Western changed its name from Orion Township on April 13, 1857.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.46 square miles (91.8 km2), all land.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these two cemeteries: Orion Lutheran and Western Township.
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