Blue River Township, Hancock County, Indiana
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Blue River Township is one of nine townships
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...

 in Hancock County
Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 70,002. The county seat is Greenfield.-Geography:...

, Indiana
Indiana
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, USA
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
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, its population was 1,328.

Geography

Blue River Township covers an area of 29.8 square miles (77.2 km²). Lakes in this township include Hamilton Twin Lake. The streams of Dilly Creek and Nameless Creek run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

  • Westland

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

  • Jackson Township
    Jackson Township, Hancock County, Indiana
    Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,793.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.08 percent is water. Lakes in this township include Perry Lake...

     (north)
  • Ripley Township, Rush County
    Ripley Township, Rush County, Indiana
    Ripley Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,111.-External links:* *...

     (east)
  • Hanover Township, Shelby County
    Hanover Township, Shelby County, Indiana
    Hanover Township is one of fourteen townships in Shelby County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,312.-External links:* *...

     (south)
  • Brandywine Township
    Brandywine Township, Hancock County, Indiana
    Brandywine Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,255.-Geography:Brandywine Township covers an area of...

     (west)
  • Center Township
    Center Township, Hancock County, Indiana
    Center Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 20,096.-Geography:Center Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.55 percent is water. Lakes in this township include Roberts Lake...

    (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Gilboa, Haskett, and Westland Friends Church.

External links

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