Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana
Hamilton Township | |
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 A former school, now a house, in the township | |
 Location of Hamilton Township in Delaware County | |
| Coordinates: 40°16′11″N 85°23′20″W / 40.26972°N 85.38889°WCoordinates: 40°16′11″N 85°23′20″W / 40.26972°N 85.38889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| • Township Trustee | Ralph Flowers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.78 sq mi (77.1 km2) |
| • Land | 29.7 sq mi (77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7,206 |
| • Density | 242.6/sq mi (93.7/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-30600[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453364 |
Hamilton Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 7,206 and it contained 2,950 housing units.[3]
Fire Department[]
Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department is currently the only working fire department in the township. There are 30+ firefighters that work all for the same cause that is to preserve life and property in the township. The department currently operates 9 trucks ranging from medical and utility trucks all the way to specialized pumpers and tankers.
History[]
The Hamilton Township Schoolhouse No. 4 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[4]
Geography[]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.78 square miles (77.1 km2), of which 29.7 square miles (77 km2) (or 99.73%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (or 0.24%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns[]
Unincorporated towns[]
Adjacent townships[]
- Union Township (north)
- Niles Township (northeast)
- Delaware Township (east)
- Liberty Township (southeast)
- Center Township (south)
- Harrison Township (west)
- Washington Township (northwest)
Major highways[]
Cemeteries[]
The township contains two cemeteries: Cullen and Gardens of Memory.
References[]
- "Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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Municipalities and communities of Delaware County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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- Townships in Delaware County, Indiana
- Townships in Indiana