Shields Township, Lake County, Illinois
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| Shields Township | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Government | |
| - Supervisor | Charles Fitzgerald |
| Area | |
| - Total | 17.7 sq mi (45.86 km²) |
| - Land | 17.7 sq mi (45.84 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0.01 km²) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 43,382 |
| - Density | 2,451/sq mi (946.4/km²) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429743 |
| Website: Shields Township | |
Shields Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 43,382[1]. The Naval Station Great Lakes is located in this township.
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[edit] Geography
Shields Township covers an area of 17.7 square miles (45.86 square kilometers).
[edit] Cities and towns
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest (north half)
- North Chicago (south three-quarters)
- Waukegan (partial)
[edit] Adjacent townships
- Waukegan Township (north)
- Moraine Township (southeast)
- West Deerfield Township (south)
- Vernon Township (southwest)
- Libertyville Township (west)
- Warren Township (northwest)
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Lake Forest and Saint Marys.
[edit] Major highways
- U.S. Route 41
- Illinois State Route 43
- Illinois State Route 60
- Illinois State Route 131
- Illinois State Route 137
- Illinois State Route 176
[edit] Airports and landing strips
- Lake Forest Hospital Heliport
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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