Harrison Township, Elkhart County, Indiana

Harrison Township
Township

Location of Harrison Township in Elkhart County
Coordinates: 41°33′57″N 85°56′41″W / 41.56583°N 85.94472°W / 41.56583; -85.94472Coordinates: 41°33′57″N 85°56′41″W / 41.56583°N 85.94472°W / 41.56583; -85.94472
Country United States
State Indiana
County Elkhart
Government
  Type Indiana township
Area
  Total 35.77 sq mi (92.6 km2)
  Land 35.74 sq mi (92.6 km2)
  Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation[1] 807 ft (246 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 4,435
  Density 124.1/sq mi (47.9/km2)
FIPS code 18-31774[2]
GNIS feature ID 453385

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

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.

References


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