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Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Monroe Township | |
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![]() Small farm scene on State Road 18 east of Marion | |
![]() Location of Monroe Township in Grant County | |
Coordinates: 40°31′51″N 85°29′59″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Grant |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 35.55 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
• Land | 35.51 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
• Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.14% |
Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,649 |
• Density | 47.2/sq mi (18.2/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 0453638 |
The Israel Jenkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[3]
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.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains one cemetery, Atkinson.
Monroe Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Barton Rees Pogue Memorial Public Library in Upland.[4]
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