Wesley Township is located in Will County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,241 and it contained 891 housing units.[2] Wesley Township was formed from the south-eastern part of Wilmington Township in 1846. Wesley, Illinois was the setting for a murder in the 1966 mystery fiction book "Deadline" by Thomas B. Dewey
Wesley Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
 Location in Will County | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Established | 1846 |
| Government | |
| • Supervisor | Mike Medlin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.52 sq mi (73.9 km2) |
| • Land | 27.85 sq mi (72.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km2) 2.35% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)[1] | 2,223 |
| • Density | 80.5/sq mi (31.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-197-79865 |
School Districts
- Wilmington Community School District 209-U
- Manteno Community School District Unit 5
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.52 square miles (73.9 km2), of which 27.85 square miles (72.1 km2) (or 97.65%) is land and 0.67 square miles (1.7 km2) (or 2.35%) is water.[2]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (est.) | 2,223 | [1] | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] | |||
References
External links
- City-data.com
- Township Website
- Will County Historical Society
- Township Map
- Will County Official Site
- Illinois State Archives
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