Salem Township, Delaware County, Indiana

Salem Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 4,034 and it contained 1,729 housing units.[3]

Salem Township
Township
Location of Salem Township in Delaware County
Location of Salem Township in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°07′01″N 85°30′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.21 sq mi (91.2 km2)
 • Land35.08 sq mi (90.9 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation
[1]
938 ft (286 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,034
 • Density115/sq mi (44/km2)
FIPS code18-67356[2]
GNIS feature ID453823

History

The Richwood Evangelical Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.21 square miles (91.2 km2), of which 35.08 square miles (90.9 km2) (or 99.63%) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) (or 0.40%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Saunders, Sharp and Sunderland.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  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 February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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