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Sims Township is one of 13 townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,779 and it contained 757 housing units.[1]

Sims Township
Township
Location of Sims Township in Grant County
Coordinates: 40°31′09″N 85°49′42″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Grant
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	24.08 sq mi (62.4 km2)
• Land	24.08 sq mi (62.4 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation	860 ft (262 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,779
• Density	73.9/sq mi (28.5/km2)
GNIS feature ID	0453849

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 24.08 square miles (62.4 km²), all land.[1] The streams of Taylor Creek and Stoney Creek run through this township.

Cities and towns

• Swayzee

Unincorporated towns

• Cole
• Sims

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

Adjacent townships

• Richland Township (north)
• Pleasant Township (northeast)
• Franklin Township (east)
• Liberty Township (southeast)
• Green Township (south)
• Union Township, Howard County (southwest)
• Jackson Township, Howard County (west)
• Jackson Township, Miami County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Alel and Thraikill.

Major highways

• US 35
• SR 13

References

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

External links

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana

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