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Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana

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Hamilton Township
Township
A former school, now a house, in the township
A former school, now a house, in the township
Location of Hamilton Township in Delaware County
Location of Hamilton Township in Delaware County
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
 • Township TrusteeRalph Flowers
Area
 • Total
29.78 sq mi (77.1 km2)
 • Land29.7 sq mi (77 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
[1]
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
7,206
 • Density242.6/sq mi (93.7/km2)
FIPS code18-30600[2]
GNIS feature ID453364

Hamilton Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 7,206 and it contained 2,950 housing units.[3]

Fire Department

Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department is currently the only working fire department in the township. There are 30+ firefighters that work all for the same cause that is to preserve life and property in the township. The department currently operates 9 trucks ranging from medical and utility trucks all the way to specialized pumpers and tankers.

History

The Hamilton Township Schoolhouse No. 4 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.78 square miles (77.1 km2), of which 29.7 square miles (77 km2) (or 99.73%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (or 0.24%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Cullen and Gardens of Memory.

References

  • "Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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