Carr Township, Clark County, Indiana

Carr Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,830 and it contained 1,794 housing units.[3]

Carr Township
Rural scene in Carr Township in August 2020
Rural scene in Carr Township in August 2020
Location of Carr Township in Clark County
Location of Carr Township in Clark County
Coordinates: 38°26′46″N 85°50′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClark
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total26.89 sq mi (69.6 km2)
  Land26.36 sq mi (68.3 km2)
  Water0.53 sq mi (1.4 km2)
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,830
  Density179.6/sq mi (69.3/km2)
FIPS code18-10432[2]
GNIS feature ID453158

History

Carr Township was organized in 1854.[4] It was named for General John Carr, a pioneer settler.[5]

Geography

According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of 26.89 square miles (69.6 km2), of which 26.36 square miles (68.3 km2) (or 98.03%) is land and 0.53 square miles (1.4 km2) (or 1.97%) is water.[3]

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains Several cemeteries: Adkins, Allen (aka Jenkins), Hagest (aka Keibler and Hitch), Hickory Grove, Merrill-Ward, Miller, St. John the Baptist Catholic, Stone Grave at Deam Lake, and Wagner.[6]

References

  • "Carr Township, Clark County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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