Dement Township

Dement Township is one of twenty-four townships in Ogle County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 989 and it contained 409 housing units.HistoryDement Township was formed from the east half of Flagg Township on September 11, 1855. The township was named for John Dement (1804–1883), politician and militia commander from Illinois.GeographyAccording to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water. It contains the village of Creston, and the east side of the city of Rochelle.CemeteriesThe township contains Woodlawn Cemetery.Political districts Illinois's 16th congressional district State House District 70 State Senate District 35