Harrison Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana
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| Coordinates: 39°11′20″N 86°01′42″W / 39.18889°N 86.02833°WCoordinates: 39°11′20″N 86°01′42″W / 39.18889°N 86.02833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.89 sq mi (61.86 km2) |
| • Land | 23.56 sq mi (61.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) 1.37% |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 3,453 |
| • Density | 146.6/sq mi (56.6/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47201, 47448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453377 |
Harrison Township is one of twelve townships in Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,453.[1]
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Harrison Township covers an area of 23.89 square miles (61.9 km2); of this, 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) or 1.37 percent is water. Camp Atterbury borders the township to the north.
[edit] Cities, towns, villages
- Columbus (west edge)
[edit] Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
[edit] Adjacent townships
- Columbus Township (east)
- Wayne Township (southeast)
- Ohio Township (south)
- Van Buren Township, Brown County (southwest)
- Washington Township, Brown County (west)
[edit] Cemeteries
The township cemeteries are Haislup and Lawton. Most of these have illegible grave markers and maintenance of the sites are the responsibility of the township trustee; David Dwyer.
[edit] Major highways
[edit] Lakes
- Lawsons Lake
- North Harrison Lake
- South Harrison Lake
- Tamerix Lake
- Youth Park Lake
[edit] Services
Harrison Township provides many of its own services or contracts them out. Currently residents have either Southwest Water Company supply water or have local wells. Electricity is provided by Duke, cable television by Comcast, and high-speed cable Internet access by Comcast.
Fire protection is provided by the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department (HTVFCO). HTVFCO keeps 3 firefighters on station from 7AM to 5PM Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. David Dwyer is the Fire Chief; Asst. Chief Mark Mcnulty. HTVFCO has five vehicles, rescue, engine, tanker, brush truck, and support. Approximately 20 volunteers, and 3 dayshift paid firefighters, staff the station.
[edit] School districts
- Bartholomew County School Corporation
[edit] Political districts
- Indiana's 6th congressional district
- State House District 59
- State Senate District 41
[edit] References
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
[edit] External links
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