Shelby Township, Shelby County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Shelby Township is one of fourteen townships in Shelby County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,892 and it contained 771 housing units.[4]
Shelby Township | |
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| Coordinates: 39°28′03″N 85°46′08″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.98 sq mi (75.1 km2) |
| • Land | 28.98 sq mi (75.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,861 |
| • Density | 65.3/sq mi (25.2/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-69282[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453846 |
Shelby Township was organized in 1882.[5] This township was named for the county in which it is located.[6]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.98 square miles (75.1 km2), all land.[4]
Cities and towns
- Shelbyville (southwest corner)
