Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana
| Monroe Township | |
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| Township | |
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Small farm scene on State Road 18 east of Marion | |
 Location of Monroe Township in Grant County | |
| Coordinates: 40°31′51″N 85°29′59″W / 40.53083°N 85.49972°WCoordinates: 40°31′51″N 85°29′59″W / 40.53083°N 85.49972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.55 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.51 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.14% |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,677 |
| • Density | 47.2/sq mi (18.2/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453638 |
Monroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,677 and it contained 669 housing units.[1]
History
The Israel Jenkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.55 square miles (92.1 km2), of which 35.51 square miles (92.0 km2) (or 99.89%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.14%) is water.[1] Lakes in this township include Lake Marion. The streams of Ball Run, Club Run, Little Walnut Creek, Monroe Prairie Creek and Sports Run run through this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Van Buren Township (north)
- Jackson Township, Wells County (northeast)
- Washington Township, Blackford County (east)
- Licking Township, Blackford County (southeast)
- Jefferson Township (south)
- Center Township (west)
- Mill Township (west)
- Washington Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Atkinson.
Major highways
References
- 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.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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