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Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°31′51″N 85°29′59″W / 40.53083°N 85.49972°W / 40.53083; -85.49972
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Monroe Township
Small farm scene on State Road 18 east of Marion
Small farm scene on State Road 18 east of Marion
Location of Monroe Township in Grant County
Location of Monroe Township in Grant County
Coordinates: 40°31′51″N 85°29′59″W / 40.53083°N 85.49972°W / 40.53083; -85.49972
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGrant
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.55 sq mi (92.1 km2)
 • Land35.51 sq mi (92.0 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)  0.14%
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Population
 • Total1,649
 • Density47.2/sq mi (18.2/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453638

Monroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,677 and it contained 669 housing units.[2]

History

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The Israel Jenkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[3]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.55 square miles (92.1 km2), of which 35.51 square miles (92.0 km2) (or 99.89%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.14%) is water.[2] Lakes in this township include Lake Marion. The streams of Ball Run, Club Run, Little Walnut Creek, Monroe Prairie Creek and Sports Run run through this township.

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains one cemetery, Atkinson.

Major highways

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Education

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Monroe Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Barton Rees Pogue Memorial Public Library in Upland.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  3. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  4. ^ "Policies". Barton Rees Pogue Memorial Library. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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