Smithfield Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,613 and it contained 719 housing units.[3]

Smithfield Township
Township
Location of Smithfield Township in DeKalb County
Coordinates: 41°29′01″N 85°01′30″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	DeKalb
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	35.09 sq mi (90.9 km2)
• Land	34.99 sq mi (90.6 km2)
• Water	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation [1]	935 ft (285 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,613
• Density	46.1/sq mi (17.8/km2)
FIPS code	18-70200[2]
GNIS feature ID	453854

History

Smithfield Township was named for Isaac B. Smith, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.09 square miles (90.9 km²), of which 34.99 square miles (90.6 km²) (or 99.72%) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (or 0.28%) is water.[3] Cedar Lake is in this township.

Cities and towns

• Ashley (southeast three-quarters)
• Waterloo (north edge)

Unincorporated towns

• Summit

Adjacent townships

• Steuben Township, Steuben County (north)
• Otsego Township, Steuben County (northeast)
• Franklin Township (east)
• Wilmington Township (southeast)
• Grant Township (south)
• Richland Township (southwest)
• Fairfield Township (west)
• Salem Township, Steuben County (northwest)

Major highways

• Interstate 69
• U.S. Route 6
• State Road 4
• State Road 427

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Barkers Chapel and Cedar Lake.

References

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

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Smithfield Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana