Sheldon Township, Iroquois County, Illinois
| Sheldon Township | |
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| Township | |
 Location in Iroquois County |
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 Iroquois County's location in Illinois |
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| Coordinates: 40°43′49″N 87°35′16″W / 40.73028°N 87.58778°WCoordinates: 40°43′49″N 87°35′16″W / 40.73028°N 87.58778°W | |
| 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) | |
| • Estimate (2016) | 1,300 |
| • Density | 34.6/sq mi (13.4/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 60953, 60966, 60970 |
| FIPS code | 17-075-69225 |
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. Sheldon Township was formed from Concord Township on February 19, 1868.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 39.67 square miles (102.7 km2), all land.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains Sheldon Cemetery.
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