Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Monroe Township is one of thirteen townships
in Grant County
, Indiana
, USA
. As of the 2010 census
, its population was 1,677.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
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 Grant County
Grant County, Indiana
Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 70,061. The county seat is Marion. Important paleontological discoveries dating from the Pliocene epoch have been made at Pipe Creek Sinkhole in Grant County.-Geography:According to the 2010...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, USA
United States
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. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, its population was 1,677.
Geography
Monroe Township covers an area of 35.49 square miles (91.9 km²); of this, 0.05 square mile (0.1294994055 km²) or 0.13 percent is water. 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
- MarionMarion, IndianaMarion is a city in Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29,948 as of the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Grant County...
(the county seat) - Gas CityGas City, Indiana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,940 people, 2,393 households, and 1,643 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,599.2 people per square mile . There were 2,497 housing units at an average density of 672.3 per square mile...
(east edge)
Unincorporated towns
- ArcanaArcana, IndianaArcana is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana....
- Friendly Corner
- Jadden
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Van Buren TownshipVan Buren Township, Grant County, IndianaVan Buren Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,934.-Geography:Van Buren Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.08 percent is water...
(north) - Jackson Township, Wells CountyJackson Township, Wells County, IndianaJackson Township is one of nine townships in Wells County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 871.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jackson Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Dillman at * Jeff at *...
(northeast) - Washington Township, Blackford CountyWashington Township, Blackford County, IndianaWashington Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 995. County Commissioners named the township after George Washington in 1833, and it was part of Jay County...
(east) - Licking Township, Blackford CountyLicking Township, Blackford County, IndianaLicking Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,689. The township was named after Lick Creek and a salt lick in the area. The first settlers in what became Blackford County arrived in the Lick Creek area in...
(southeast) - Jefferson TownshipJefferson Township, Grant County, IndianaJefferson Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,839.-Geography:Jefferson Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.39 percent is water. Lakes in this township include Dollar Lake...
(south) - Center TownshipCenter Township, Grant County, IndianaCenter Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 23,406. It is home to the Veterans Administration Medical Center.-Geography:...
(west) - Mill TownshipMill Township, Grant County, IndianaMill Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,882.-Geography:Mill Township covers an area of...
(west) - Washington TownshipWashington Township, Grant County, IndianaWashington Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,803.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.35 percent is water...
(northwest)