Baugo Township, Elkhart County, Indiana

Baugo Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,431.[3]

Baugo Township
Location of Baugo Township in Elkhart County
Coordinates: 41°38′36″N 86°01′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total15.01 sq mi (38.9 km2)
  Land14.69 sq mi (38.0 km2)
  Water0.32 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total9,431
  Density642/sq mi (248/km2)
Area code(s)574
FIPS code18-03754[2]
GNIS feature ID453099

History

Baugo Township was named from the Baugo Creek, which is derived from the Indian name Baubaugo, meaning "devil river".[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 15.01 square miles (38.9 km2), of which 14.69 square miles (38.0 km2) (or 97.87%) is land and 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2) (or 2.13%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Noffsinger, Osceola and Saint Vincent Depaul.

References

  • "Baugo Township, Elkhart County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files


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