Bradford Township is one of twenty-two townships in Lee County, Illinois, USA.

As of the 2010 census, its population was 324 and it contained 124 housing units.

[2] Ashton Township (originally called Ogle Township) was formed from part of Bradford Township on February 12, 1861.

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.04 square miles (93.3 km2), of which 36.01 square miles (93.3 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.

[2] The township contains these two cemeteries: Bradford and Gehant Farm.