Benton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana

Benton Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,963.[3]

Benton Township
Location of Benton Township in Elkhart County
Coordinates: 41°28′55″N 85°42′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total35.9 sq mi (93 km2)
  Land35.84 sq mi (92.8 km2)
  Water0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,963
  Density82.7/sq mi (31.9/km2)
FIPS code18-04798[2]
GNIS feature ID453105

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93 km2), of which 35.84 square miles (92.8 km2) (or 99.83%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.17%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Brown and Hire.

References

  • "Benton 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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