Allen Township is one of thirty-seven townships in La Salle County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 584 and it contained 259 housing units.[2] Allen Township was formed from Bruce Township on an unknown date. The township bears the name of Allen Stevens, a pioneer settler.[3]
Allen Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Location in La Salle County | |
![]() LaSalle County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 41°09′16″N 88°38′42″W | |
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County | La Salle |
Established | November 6, 1849 |
Area | |
• Total | 36.23 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
• Land | 36.23 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016)[1] | 564 |
• Density | 16.1/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 60437, 60470, 61364 |
FIPS code | 17-099-00763 |
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.23 square miles (93.8 km2), all land.[2]
The township contains these two cemeteries: Allen and Saint Patrick's Catholic.
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2016 (est.) | 564 | [1] | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] |
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