Concord Township, DeKalb County, Indiana
| Concord Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location of Concord Township in DeKalb County | |
| Coordinates: 41°20′08″N 84°54′39″W / 41.33556°N 84.91083°WCoordinates: 41°20′08″N 84°54′39″W / 41.33556°N 84.91083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.96 sq mi (46.5 km2) |
| • Land | 17.92 sq mi (46.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,335 |
| • Density | 74.5/sq mi (28.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-14824[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453244 |
Concord Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,335 and it contained 497 housing units.[3]
History
Concord Township was originally called Dekalb Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1837.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 17.96 square miles (46.5 km2), of which 17.92 square miles (46.4 km2) (or 99.78%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.17%) is water.[3]
Incorporated towns
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Wilmington Township (north)
- Stafford Township (northeast)
- Newville Township (east)
- Spencer Township (south)
- Jackson Township (west)
- Union Township (west)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Alton, Concord and Jenkins.
References
- "Concord Township, DeKalb County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ↑ History of Dekalb County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen & Co. 1914. p. 149.
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