Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois
| Addison Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in DuPage County | |
 DuPage County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°56′51″N 87°58′49″W / 41.94750°N 87.98028°WCoordinates: 41°56′51″N 87°58′49″W / 41.94750°N 87.98028°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| Settled | November 6, 1849 |
| Government | |
| • Supervisor | Kathryn J. Cermak |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.42 sq mi (84.0 km2) |
| • Land | 31.74 sq mi (82.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.68 sq mi (1.8 km2) 2.10% |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 88,612 |
| • Density | 2,792.2/sq mi (1,078.1/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 60007, 60101, 60106, 60126, 60143, 60148, 60181, 60191 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0428571 |
| Website |
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Addison Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 88,612 and it contained 31,820 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 32.42 square miles (84.0 km2), of which 31.74 square miles (82.2 km2) (or 97.90%) is land and 0.68 square miles (1.8 km2) (or 2.10%) is water.[1] It has the smallest land area of all DuPage Country townships.
The township has recently undergone many changes including a complete renovation of its west end connected to Lake St. Many new stores and services were opened.
Cities, towns, villages
- Addison (partial)
- Bensenville (vast majority)
- Chicago (Southwestern portion of the O'Hare Airport, entirely within Chicago city limits, shown on map in beige within the township)
- Elk Grove Village (partial)
- Elmhurst (north quarter)
- Itasca (east three-quarters)
- Lombard (north edge)
- Villa Park (partial)
- Wood Dale
Unincorporated towns
- Churchville at 41°56′06″N 87°57′14″W / 41.93503°N 87.953954°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these eight cemeteries: Arlington, Churchville, Elm Lawn, Fredens, Mount Emblem, Pet Haven, Saint Pauls Addison and Zion.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (partial)
- Patten Industries Heliport
Landmarks
- Cricket Creek Forest Preserve of Dupage County
- Fullerton Park Forest Preserve of Dupage County
- Maple Meadows Forest Preserve
- Oak Meadows Golf Course Forest Preserve
- Oak Meadows Golf Course Forest Preserve
- Songbird Slough Forest Preserve
- Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve
School districts
- Elmhurst School District 205
Political districts
- Illinois's 8th congressional district
- State House District 46
- State House District 77
- State Senate District 23
- State Senate District 39
References
- "Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States National Atlas
- 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.
External links
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