Prairie Township is one of twelve townships in White County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,180 and it contained 1,311 housing units.[1]
Prairie Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Location in White County | |
Coordinates: 40°36′15″N 86°52′51″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | White |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 66.61 sq mi (172.5 km2) |
• Land | 66.59 sq mi (172.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.03% |
Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,180 |
• Density | 47.8/sq mi (18.5/km2) |
ZIP codes | 47920, 47923 |
GNIS feature ID | 453773 |
Prairie Township was organized in 1834.[2] The township was named for the open prairies within its borders.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 66.61 square miles (172.5 km2), of which 66.59 square miles (172.5 km2) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[1]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these six cemeteries: Carr, Chalmers, Harvey and Phebus, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Smelcer and Spring Creek.
Prairie Township is served by the Brookston-Prairie Township Public Library.[4]
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County seat: Monticello | ||
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