Clinton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana

Clinton Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,624.[3]

Clinton Township
Location of Clinton Township in Elkhart County
Coordinates: 41°34′05″N 85°42′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total35.78 sq mi (92.7 km2)
  Land35.73 sq mi (92.5 km2)
  Water0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,624
  Density129.4/sq mi (50.0/km2)
FIPS code18-13726[2]
GNIS feature ID453231

History

Clinton Township was named for the son of a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.78 square miles (92.7 km2), of which 35.73 square miles (92.5 km2) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.17%) is water.[3] Fish Lake is in this township.

Cities and towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains at least six cemeteries: Clinton Brick Mennonite, Clinton Union, Nisley, Rock Run, Thomas, and Woodlawn [5]

References

  • "Clinton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  4. History of Elkhart County, Indiana. Chas. C. Chapman Co. 1881. pp. 692.
  5. Cemeteries of Elkhart County, Indiana, Vol I 1990, p. 2, 94-180


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