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Clear Creek Township, Huntington County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°57′28″N 85°30′45″W / 40.95778°N 85.51250°W / 40.95778; -85.51250
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Clear Creek Township
Location in Huntington County
Location in Huntington County
Coordinates: 40°57′28″N 85°30′45″W / 40.95778°N 85.51250°W / 40.95778; -85.51250
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHuntington
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.89 sq mi (93.0 km2)
 • Land35.67 sq mi (92.4 km2)
 • Water0.22 sq mi (0.6 km2)  0.61%
Elevation
817 ft (249 m)
Population
 • Total1,984
 • Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453221

Clear Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,984 (slightly up from 1,928 at 2010[2]) and it contained 750 housing units.

History

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Clear Creek Township was organized in 1838.[3] It was named from Clear Creek, the largest stream within its borders.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.89 square miles (93.0 km2), of which 35.67 square miles (92.4 km2) (or 99.39%) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) (or 0.61%) is water.[2] The stream of Flint Creek runs through this township.

Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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References

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  • "Clear Creek Township, Huntington County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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