Walker Township, Jasper County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Walker Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,692 (up from 3,663 at 2010[2]) and it contained 1,347 housing units.
Walker Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Jasper County | |
| Coordinates: 41°08′12″N 87°03′18″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 58.45 sq mi (151.4 km2) |
| • Land | 58.09 sq mi (150.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) 0.63% |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,692 |
| • Density | 63.1/sq mi (24.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453968 |
Walker Township was established in 1851.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 58.45 square miles (151.4 km2), of which 58.09 square miles (150.5 km2) (or 99.38%) is land and 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2) (or 0.63%) is water.[2]
Unincorporated towns
Politics
-As of October 2, 2020
Township Trustee:
- Ryan Myers (Republican)
Township Board Members:
- Brian Hanewich (Democratic)
- Stan Ketchum (Democratic)
- David B Whitaker (Democratic)
Adjacent townships
- Kankakee Township (northeast)
- Railroad Township, Starke County (northeast)
- Cass Township, Pulaski County (east)
- Gillam Township (southeast)
- Barkley Township (south)
- Keener Township (west)
- Union Township (west)
- Wheatfield Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Hershman, Kniman and Lutheran.
Major highways
Education
Walker Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.[4]
