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Ross Township is one of 14 townships in Clinton County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,898 and it contained 1,119 housing units.[3] The township was named for John Ross, a pioneer settler and associate county judge.[4]

Ross Township
Township
Location of Ross Township in Clinton County
Coordinates: 40°23′45″N 86°36′47″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Clinton
Organized	1830
Named for	John Ross, settler
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	29.58 sq mi (76.6 km2)
• Land	29.58 sq mi (76.6 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation [1]	738 ft (225 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2,898
• Density	98/sq mi (38/km2)
FIPS code	18-66078[2]
GNIS feature ID	453813

History

Ross was one of Clinton County's original townships created on May 15, 1830. Solomon Miller—who arrived in March 1828—was its first settler. According to a 1913 county history, a considerable number of the township's early settlers were Pennsylvania Germans and Dunkards.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.58 square miles (76.6 km²), all land.[3]

Cities and towns

• Rossville

Unincorporated towns

• Edna Mills
• Mattix Corner

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

• Clay Township, Carroll County (north)
• Democrat Township, Carroll County (northeast)
• Owen Township (east)
• Union Township (southeast)
• Washington Township (south)
• Madison Township (southwest)
• Perry Township, Tippecanoe County (west)
• Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County (west)

Major highways

• U.S. Route 421
• Indiana State Road 26
• Indiana State Road 38

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Hiner, Kuhns, Latshaw and Pleasant View.

References

• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
• U.S. Board on Geographic Names

External links

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