Wheatfield Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,395 and it contained 1,658 housing units.[1]
Wheatfield Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Location in Jasper County | |
Coordinates: 41°13′35″N 87°06′07″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Jasper |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 43.47 sq mi (112.6 km2) |
• Land | 43.36 sq mi (112.3 km2) |
• Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.3 km2) 0.25% |
Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 4,395 |
• Density | 101.4/sq mi (39.2/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 0454050 |
Wheatfield Township was established in 1858.[2]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.47 square miles (112.6 km2), of which 43.36 square miles (112.3 km2) (or 99.75%) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) (or 0.25%) is water.[1] The stream of Delehanty Ditch runs through this township.
Wheatfield Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.[3]
Municipalities and communities of Jasper County, Indiana, United States | ||
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County seat: Rensselaer | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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