Washington Township, Will County, Illinois
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Washington Township is located in Will County
Will County, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 502,266 people, 167,542 households, and 131,017 families residing in the county. The population density was 600 people per square mile . There were 175,524 housing units at an average density of 210 per square mile...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. The population was 3,948 at the 2000 census. Washington Township was formed from Crete Township
Crete Township, Will County, Illinois
Crete Township is located in Will County, Illinois. The population was 23,589 at the 2000 census. Washington Township was formed from a portion of Crete.- External links :****...
and Sherburn Township on an unknown date.
Bodies of Water
Eagle Lake is a small lake owned by the Beecher Sportsmen's Club on Yates Avenue. Its maximum depth is about 35 feet. Many small creeks also run through the township including Trim Creek and Pike Creek, which drain into the Kankakee River and Plum Creek, which drains into the Calumet River and eventually Lake Michigan.The Land
The land to the north, east, south, and west of Beecher is mostly made up of corn, soybean, and the occasional wheat field. Even as the majority of the land is used for farming, the soil is not considered "great." The Eagle Lake Region, in the far northeast corner of the township, is somewhat marshy with some clay, which is not ideal for above average crop yields.The farm land is generally more fertile on the west and south sides of the township
Towns
Beecher is a rural town with a population of approximately 2,900. Beecher is located in the middle of Washington Township. This small, rural village sprouted up along a railroad like so many other little towns across the Midwest. Although, still considered small, Beecher has grown a lot recently. Within the last six or seven years it has seen a population increase close to 1,000 with the construction of several new housing developments on the northeast side of town.Route 1 runs right through the east side of Beecher. This main highway is considered the bread and butter of Beecher's business district. With fast food places like Subway and McDonald's, and local establishments such as Tony's, Aurelio's, and Maxwell's, Beecher has become a suburban hot spot for eateries. However, no one establishment delivers as much of an economic impact as Buddy's. Buddy's is a family-friendly ice cream and sandwich place that gives Beecher its identity. After recreational and high school baseball games many players and fans have been known to ascend upon Buddy's for a nice cold treat on a hot afternoon.
Located in the northeast region of the township, is the small village of Eagle Lake. Known most for the Beecher Sportsmen's Club, Eagle Lake is a happy little village of only about 25 people. A beautiful little, white country church, St. John's Lutheran, sits on a hill about 3/4 of a mile up the road to the north.