Marion Township, Decatur County, Indiana
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Marion Township | |
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Township | |
Location of Marion Township in Decatur County Location of Marion Township in Decatur County |
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Decatur |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 55.54 sq mi (143.8 km2) |
• Land | 55.48 sq mi (143.7 km2) |
• Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
Elevation[1] | 906 ft (276 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,638 |
• Density | 29.5/sq mi (11.4/km2) |
FIPS code | 18-46872[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 453604 |
Marion Township is one of nine townships in Decatur County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,638 and it contained 667 housing units.[3]
Contents
History
Marion Township was organized in 1831.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 55.54 square miles (143.8 km2), of which 55.48 square miles (143.7 km2) (or 99.89%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.11%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Washington Township (north)
- Salt Creek Township (northeast)
- Jackson Township, Ripley County (southeast)
- Columbia Township, Jennings County (south)
- Sand Creek Township (west)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Antioch, Burks Chapel, Mount Pleasant, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.
References
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