Harrison Township, Elkhart County, Indiana

Harrison Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,435.[3]

Harrison Township
Township
Location of Harrison Township in Elkhart County
Location of Harrison Township in Elkhart County
Coordinates: 41°33′57″N 85°56′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.77 sq mi (92.6 km2)
 • Land35.74 sq mi (92.6 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
[1]
807 ft (246 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,435
 • Density124.1/sq mi (47.9/km2)
FIPS code18-31774[2]
GNIS feature ID453385

History

Harrison Township was established in the 1830s, and named for William Henry Harrison.[4]

The Joseph J. Rohrer Farm and St. John's Lutheran Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.77 square miles (92.6 km2), of which 35.74 square miles (92.6 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.[3] Yellow Creek Lake is in this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains six cemeteries: Hoke, Inbody, Miller, Stutsman, Wenger and Yellow Creek.

Education

Harrison Township residents are eligible to obtain a library card at the Wakarusa-Olive & Harrison Township Public Library in Wakarusa.[5]

References
  • "Harrison Township, Elkhart County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. History of Elkhart County, Indiana. Chas. C. Chapman Co. 1881. pp. 988.
  5. "How to get a library card". Wakarusa-Olive & Harrison Township Public Library. Retrieved March 7, 2018.


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