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West Township is one of ten townships in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,008 and it contained 1,729 housing units.[1]
West Township | |
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Township | |
 Location in Marshall County | |
| Coordinates: 41°19′30″N 86°24′18″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.26 sq mi (112.0 km2) |
| • Land | 41.99 sq mi (108.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.27 sq mi (3.3 km2) 2.94% |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,008 |
| • Density | 95.4/sq mi (36.8/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46511, 46513, 46563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454046 |
History
West Township was organized in 1854.[2]
The Chief Menominee Memorial Site and Ramsay-Fox Round Barn and Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3][4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.26 square miles (112.0 km2), of which 41.99 square miles (108.8 km2) (or 97.06%) is land and 1.27 square miles (3.3 km2) (or 2.94%) is water.[1]
Cities, towns, villages
- Plymouth (west edge)
Unincorporated towns
- Donaldson at 41.361155°N 86.444176°W
- Twin Lakes at 41.304210°N 86.357229°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Donaldson, McElrath and Mount Carmel.
Major highways
US 30
SR 8
SR 17
Airports and landing strips
- Gibson Airport
- H J Umbaugh Airport
Lakes
- Cook Lake
- Flat Lake
- Gilbert Lake
- Holem Lake
- Kreighbaum Lake
- Pretty Lake
- Thomas Lake
Education
- Plymouth Community School Corporation
West Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Plymouth Public Library in Plymouth.[5]
Political districts
- Indiana's 2nd congressional district
- State House District 17
- State Senate District 5
References
- "West Township, Marshall County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
- "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.
- McDonald, Daniel (1908). A Twentieth Century History of Marshall County, Indiana, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 88.
- "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/27/10 through 12/30/10. National Park Service. 2011-01-07.
- "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/09/12 through 4/13/12. National Park Service. 2012-04-20.
- "Library Card". Plymouth Public Library. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for West Township
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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