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Township Office
602 S. Hough Street
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847/381-5632
Fax: 847/381-0623
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Office Closed Noon - 1 p.m.
Meeting Schedule
2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted
7:00 p.m., Township office
Welcome to Barrington Township
Committed To Serving The Needs Of Our Local Community
Welcome to the Barrington Township website. We hope this will be a useful resource for you. As always, please feel free to contact the office with any questions or concerns.
Barrington Township History
Barrington Township was organized in 1850 and is one of 30 townships in Cook County, Illinois. The township covers an area of 36.02 square miles. According to the 2000 Census, the township population was 14,026. Within its borders are all or part of Barrington, Barrington Hills (south three quarters), East Dundee, Hoffman Estates, Inverness (west quarter) and South Barrington.
Historical Background of Townships
(Resource, Township Officials of Illinois)
Township Government was established in 1636 in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the oldest existing form of government that continues to serve the North American Continent. Prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, township government had already been in existence for 140 years.
Voters were given the opportunity to adopt Township Government in 1848 through the Illinois Constitution. The first township governments began operation by 1850. At present, 85 out of 102 Illinois counties utilize the township form of government. More than 8 million citizens are served by the 1,432 townships.
Barrington Township History
Barrington Township was organized in 1850 and is one of 30 townships in Cook County, Illinois. The township covers an area of 36.02 square miles. According to the 2000 Census, the township population was 14,026. Within its borders are all or part of Barrington, Barrington Hills (south three quarters), East Dundee, Hoffman Estates, Inverness (west quarter) and South Barrington.
Historical Background of Townships
(Resource, Township Officials of Illinois)
Township Government was established in 1636 in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the oldest existing form of government that continues to serve the North American Continent. Prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, township government had already been in existence for 140 years.
Voters were given the opportunity to adopt Township Government in 1848 through the Illinois Constitution. The first township governments began operation by 1850. At present, 85 out of 102 Illinois counties utilize the township form of government. More than 8 million citizens are served by the 1,432 townships.
