Forreston Township, Ogle County, Illinois
Forreston Township is a township in Ogle County, Illinois. About 1,907 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,907 ± 274
- County
- Ogle County
- School district
- Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221
- Land area
- 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $72,061 ± $12,338
- Median home value
- $156,300 ± $16,504
- Water area
- 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1714127078
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.163488, -89.638338
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Forreston Township, largest first
- Forreston (village)1,360 people
- Baileyville (CDP)99 people
These places’ central points lie inside Forreston Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Maryland Township5.7 mi east
- Florence Township, Stephenson County6.2 mi northwest
- Brookville Township6.6 mi south
- Silver Creek Township, Stephenson County6.6 mi northeast
- Cherry Grove-Shannon Township, Carroll County7.2 mi west
- Lincoln Township7.4 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Forreston Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Ogle County, largest first
- Flagg Township13,287 people
- Byron Township6,410 people
- Oregon-Nashua Township4,769 people
- Marion Township3,884 people
- Mount Morris Township3,669 people
- Scott Township3,305 people
- Buffalo Township2,648 people
- Rockvale Township1,649 people
- Monroe Township1,335 people
- Leaf River Township1,125 people
- White Rock Township1,028 people
- Dement Township903 people
All 23
- Taylor Township832 people
- Pine Creek Township830 people
- Pine Rock Township696 people
- Lynnville Township655 people
- Woosung Township546 people
- Lincoln Township465 people
- Maryland Township440 people
- Grand Detour Township419 people
- Eagle Point Township273 people
- Lafayette Township264 people
- Brookville Township156 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Ogle County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Forreston Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 16 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 6 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:21 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:37 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:26 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:38 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:24 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:54 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:10 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:21 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:35 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:05 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:48 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:19 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Ogle County or the local office.
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