Blue River Township, Hancock County, Indiana
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| Blue River Township | |
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| — Township — | |
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| Coordinates: 39°44′41″N 85°40′41″W / 39.74472°N 85.67806°WCoordinates: 39°44′41″N 85°40′41″W / 39.74472°N 85.67806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.8 sq mi (77.17 km2) |
| • Land | 29.8 sq mi (77.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,328 |
| • Density | 44.6/sq mi (17.2/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453117 |
Blue River Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,328.
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[edit] Geography
Blue River Township covers an area of 29.8 square miles (77 km2). Lakes in this township include Hamilton Twin Lake. The streams of Dilly Creek and Nameless Creek run through this township.
[edit] Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
[edit] Adjacent townships
- Jackson Township (north)
- Ripley Township, Rush County (east)
- Hanover Township, Shelby County (south)
- Brandywine Township (west)
- Center Township (northwest)
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Gilboa, Haskett, and Westland Friends Church.
[edit] References
- "Blue River Township, Hancock County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:0453117. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
[edit] External links
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