Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monroe Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 1,927.[2]
Monroe Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Allen County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 40°57′59″N 84°50′39″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.73 sq mi (64.06 km2) |
| • Land | 24.73 sq mi (64.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,960 |
| • Density | 78/sq mi (30.1/km2) |
| ZIP code | 46773 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453634 |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Monroe Township covers an area of 24.73 square miles (64.06 km2), all land.[2]
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Jackson Township (north)
- Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio (northeast)
- Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio (east)
- Union Township, Adams County (south)
- Root Township, Adams County (southwest)
- Madison Township (west)
- Jefferson Township (northwest)
Four Presidents Corners, a monument, was built in 1917 where Monroe Township meets with Jackson, Madison, and Jefferson townships.[3][4] All four townships are named after presidents.
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Brown, Hoffman, Odd Fellows and Sugar Ridge.
Major highways
School districts
- East Allen County Schools
Political districts
- Indiana's 3rd congressional district
- State House District 79
- State Senate District 14
References
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