Lisbon Township, Kendall County, Illinois
| Lisbon Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
| Nickname(s): the smaller town in yorkville | |
 Location in Kendall County | |
 Kendall County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′23″N 088°25′12″W / 41.50639°N 88.42000°WCoordinates: 41°30′23″N 088°25′12″W / 41.50639°N 88.42000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kendall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.59 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.59 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation[1] | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 899 |
| • Density | 24.6/sq mi (9.5/km2) |
| FIPS code | 17-43913[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429263 |
Lisbon Township occupies the 6 mile square on the southern edge of Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 899 and it contained 322 housing units.[3]
Early settler John Moore was credited with naming Lisbon Township after Lisbon, Portugal, commenting he wanted a name that was "different."
Geography
It is located at 41.506551 N, -88.419992 W. According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.59 square miles (94.8 km2), all land.[3]
Government
The township is governed by an elected Town Board of a Supervisor and four Trustees. The Township also has an elected Assessor, Clerk, and Highway Commissioner.
References
- "Lisbon Township, Kendall County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 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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