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Keener Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,110 and it contained 3,977 housing units.[1]

Keener Township
Township
Location in Jasper County
Coordinates: 41°11′23″N 87°12′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJasper
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total48.26 sq mi (125.0 km2)
 • Land48.11 sq mi (124.6 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.4 km2)  0.31%
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total10,110
 • Density210.1/sq mi (81.1/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453522

History


Keener Township was established in 1858[2] and probably named after Jacob Keener, who settled in South Bend in 1855.[3] A cabinet maker, stockholder of the Union Cabinet company as well as a politician, policeman, and saloon owner in South Bend, Jacob also established the Apollo - the "first German garden and place of amusement" in South Bend and a "favorite resort for politicians of both parties." The first German theater and masquerades in South Bend were held there.[4]


Geography


According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.26 square miles (125.0 km2), of which 48.11 square miles (124.6 km2) (or 99.69%) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) (or 0.31%) is water.[1]


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Cemeteries


The township contains three cemeteries: Cemetery of the Resurrection, DeMotte Cemetery, and First Church Cemetery (informally known as Holland Cemetery).


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Airports and landing strips



Education


Keener Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.[5]


References


  1. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  2. A standard history of Jasper and Newton counties, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1916. p. 51.
  3. DeMotte Chamber of Commerce. "DeMotte Indiana History 1997, Before the White Man - Coming of the First Settlers". www.faithfabric.com. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  4. "Death of Jacob Keener". The South Bend Tribune. 1883-11-20. p. 4. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  5. "How do I get a library card?". Jasper County Public Library. Retrieved 8 March 2018.




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