Smithfield Township, DeKalb County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Smithfield Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,662, up from 1,613 at the 2010 census.[4] It contained 718 housing units.
Smithfield Township | |
|---|---|
Location of Smithfield Township in DeKalb County | |
| Coordinates: 41°29′01″N 85°01′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.09 sq mi (90.9 km2) |
| • Land | 34.99 sq mi (90.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,662 |
| • Density | 46.1/sq mi (17.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-70200[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453854 |
History
Smithfield Township was named for Isaac B. Smith, a pioneer settler.[5]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.09 square miles (90.9 km2), of which 34.99 square miles (90.6 km2) (or 99.72%) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (or 0.28%) is water.[4] Cedar Lake is in this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
Adjacent townships
- Steuben Township, Steuben County (north)
- Otsego Township, Steuben County (northeast)
- Franklin Township (east)
- Wilmington Township (southeast)
- Grant Township (south)
- Richland Township (southwest)
- Fairfield Township (west)
- Salem Township, Steuben County (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Barkers Chapel and Cedar Lake.
