Its township's beginnings initiated originally in a no longer existing settlement called Elton, an area South of Durand and including parts of the Pecatonica and Rock Run townships and settled in 1835 by Nelson Salisbury, Harvey Lower, and Scott Robb. Durand is the birthplace of Henry Smith Williams, medical doctor, lawyer, encyclopedist, and author.
- CountyWinnebago County
- Population1,390 (2020 U.S. Census)















