Dallas Township is one of 12 townships in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,114 and it contained 904 housing units.[1]

Dallas Township
Township
Along the Wabash River in eastern Dallas Township
Location in Huntington County
Coordinates: 40°52′05″N 85°36′06″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Huntington
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	22.97 sq mi (59.5 km2)
• Land	22.67 sq mi (58.7 km2)
• Water	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  1.31%
Elevation	699 ft (213 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2,114
• Density	93.2/sq mi (36.0/km2)
GNIS feature ID	0453251

History

Dallas Township was organized in 1847.[2] It was named for Vice President George M. Dallas.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 22.97 square miles (59.5 km²), of which 22.67 square miles (58.7 km²) (or 98.69%) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²) (or 1.31%) is water.[1] The Wabash River flows through Dallas Township.

Cities and towns

• Andrews

Adjacent townships

• Warren Township (north)
• Clear Creek Township (northeast)
• Huntington Township (east)
• Lancaster Township (southeast)
• Polk Township (south)
• Lagro Township, Wabash County (west)

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Maple Grove and Riverside.

Major highways

• U.S. Route 24
• Indiana State Road 16
• Indiana State Road 105

Education

Dallas Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library in Andrews.[4]

References

• "Dallas Township, Huntington County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana