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Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Howard Township is one of thirteen townships in Parke County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 382 and it contained 162 housing units.[2] The township includes the western end of Shades State Park and the southeast quarter of Turkey Run State Park.
Howard Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°54′11″N 87°07′58″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.82 sq mi (61.7 km2) |
| • Land | 23.75 sq mi (61.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.29% |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 16/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 47859, 47872, 47989 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453420 |
Howard Township was established about 1855, and named for General Howard, an early settler.[4]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 23.82 square miles (61.7 km2), of which 23.75 square miles (61.5 km2) (or 99.71%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (or 0.29%) is water.[5]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
.The township contains Lough Cemetery and Wolf Creek Cemetery.
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