Monroe Township, Carroll County, Indiana
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| Monroe Township | |
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| Township | |
| Location of Monroe Township in Carroll County Location of Monroe Township in Carroll County |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Carroll |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.06 sq mi (62.3 km2) |
| • Land | 24.04 sq mi (62.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,797 |
| • Density | 116.3/sq mi (44.9/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-50256[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453635 |
Monroe Township is one of fourteen townships in Carroll County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,797 and it contained 1,265 housing units.[3]
Contents
History
Monroe Township was organized in 1840.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 24.06 square miles (62.3 km2), of which 24.04 square miles (62.3 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
Adjacent townships
- Jackson (north)
- Carrollton (east)
- Burlington (southeast)
- Democrat (south)
- Madison (west)
- Deer Creek (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Maple Lawn, Maple Lawn and Moss.
References
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