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Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harris Township is one of thirteen townships in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3] As of the 2000 census, its population was 19,873.[4]
Harris Township | |
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![]() Location in St. Joseph County | |
Coordinates: 41°44′05″N 86°07′28″W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | St. Joseph |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 21.12 sq mi (54.69 km2) |
• Land | 21.12 sq mi (54.69 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 24,397 |
• Density | 941/sq mi (363.4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 46530, 46545, 46561 |
Area code | 574 |
GNIS feature ID | 453376 |
Harris Township was organized in 1836.[5] The township was named after the Harris family, a local family of pioneer settlers.[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Harris Township covers an area of 21.12 square miles (54.7 km2), all land.
The township contains Harris Prairie Cemetery on Adams Road, and Salem Cemetery near Ash and Brummitt Roads.
Harris Township residents may obtain a free library card from any branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library system.[7]
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