North Township, Marshall County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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North Township is one of ten townships in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,054 (down from 4,321 at 2010[2]) and it contained 1,640 housing units.
North Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Marshall County | |
| Coordinates: 41°25′59″N 86°17′30″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 41.93 sq mi (108.6 km2) |
| • Land | 41.77 sq mi (108.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) 0.41% |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 4,054 |
| • Density | 103.5/sq mi (40.0/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46506, 46536, 46537, 46563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453678 |
North Township was established in 1836.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 41.93 square miles (108.6 km2), of which 41.77 square miles (108.2 km2) (or 99.62%) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) (or 0.41%) is water.[2]
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
- Harris at 41.414768°N 86.303617°W
- Linkville at 41.416157°N 86.286950°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Fairmount, Mount Zion (County Line), and White. Fairmount is the oldest cemetery in Marshall County, established in 1834. The first white child in Marshall County is buried at Fairmount. A Potowatomi Indian child is also buried in the cemetery.
Major highways
School districts
- LaVille Community School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 2nd congressional district
- State House District 17
- State Senate District 9
Elected officials
- Township Trustee: Emily Haskins (Term 2022–2026)
Advisory Board members
- Steven Davenport (Term 2022–2026)
- Stephen Barber (Term 2022–2026)
- Board Member Position Vacant