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Lee County
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Franklin Grove Township
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Township of Franklin Grove
,
Lee County
,
Illinois
,
United States
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Overview of Franklin Grove Township
Name:
Franklin Grove Township
Official Name:
Township of Franklin Grove
Also Known As:
China Township
Township of China
Place Type:
Township
Located In:
Lee County
,
Illinois
,
United States
Surveys:
Fourth Principal Meridian
Range 10 East
Townships:
20 North
,
21 North
,
22 North
Established:
Nov 6, 1849
Note:
Originally founded as Fremont (Stevens) or Tremont (Hill) Township in November 6, 1849, the name was changed to China Township on May 14, 1850. 26.8 sq mi
Coordinates:
Latitude:
41.8239207
41° 49' 26.1"
N
Longitude:
-89.3125983
89° 18' 45.4"
W
Elevation:
235 m
Surrounding Townships:
Lafayette
(
Ogle County
)
NE
Ashton
NE
Bradford
SE
Lee Center
SE
Amboy
S
Nachusa
W
Taylor
(
Ogle County
)
N
Histopolis Place ID:
239857214
Updated Jan 23, 2016