Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana
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Taylor Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Howard County | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′04″N 86°03′07″W / 40.43444°N 86.05194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Howard |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.4 sq mi (79 km2) |
| • Land | 30.4 sq mi (79 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,396 |
| • Density | 305.7/sq mi (118.0/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453891 |
Taylor Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,396, up from 9,294 in 2010.[1]
Cities and towns
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,536 | — | |
| 2010 | 9,294 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 9,396 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Census[2] | |||
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.4 square miles (79 km2), all land.[1] The stream of Taylor Run runs through this township.
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Former Settlements
- Indian Heights (Annexed into Kokomo in 2012)
- Guy
Adjacent townships
- Howard Township (north)
- Liberty Township (northeast)
- Union Township (east)
- Wildcat Township, Tipton County (southeast)
- Liberty Township, Tipton County (south)
- Prairie Township, Tipton County (southwest)
- Harrison Township (west)
- Center Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Albright, Chandler and Poff.
Major highways
Library
- Kokomo-Howard County Public Library South Branch, (SWC) Center and Albright roads
Schools
- Taylor High School
- Taylor Middle School
