Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Ross Township is one of eleven townships in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 47,890 and it contained 19,951 housing units.[4]
Ross Township | |
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Seal | |
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| Coordinates: 41°28′19″N 87°18′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| founded | 1848 |
| Named for | William Ross |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 49.09 sq mi (127.1 km2) |
| • Land | 49.05 sq mi (127.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 48,529 |
| • Density | 976.3/sq mi (377.0/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-66096[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453814 |
| Website | www |
History
Ross Township was established in 1848. It was named for William Ross, a pioneer settler.[6]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 49.09 square miles (127.1 km2), of which 49.05 square miles (127.0 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.[4] The township includes the town of Merrillville, as well as portions of the city of Hobart.
Education
Ross Township is served by the Merrillville Community School Corporation which includes Merrillville High School. The privately owned and operated Andrean High School is also located within the township.
