Township government is one of the oldest forms of government in Illinois. Hampshire Township was incorporated in 1857. Townships have 3 mandatory functions: Administering a general assistance program to qualifying residents, maintaining township roads, and assessing property.
In addition, Hampshire Township administers a Senior Social program and Senior Transportation program. For more information regarding these areas visit the Seniors On The Go page.
The Hampshire Township boundaries are: Getty Road to the North, Brier Hill to the East, Lenschow Rd to the south and Engel Road to the west.