Harbison Township, Dubois County, Indiana

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Harbison Township
Evangelische Lutherische Emanuels Kirche, a historic site in the township
Evangelische Lutherische Emanuels Kirche, a historic site in the township
Location of Harbison Township in Dubois County
Location of Harbison Township in Dubois County
Coordinates: 38°28′15″N 86°51′30″W / 38.47083°N 86.85833°W / 38.47083; -86.85833Coordinates: 38°28′15″N 86°51′30″W / 38.47083°N 86.85833°W / 38.47083; -86.85833
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDubois
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total38.21 sq mi (99.0 km2)
 • Land37.55 sq mi (97.3 km2)
 • Water0.66 sq mi (1.7 km2)
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,588
 • Density42.3/sq mi (16.3/km2)
FIPS code18-31324[2]
GNIS feature ID453373

Harbison Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,588 and it contained 690 housing units.[3]

History[]

Harbison Township was named for Arthur Harbison, a pioneer settler and judge.[4]

The Evangelische Lutherische Emanuels Kirche was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[5]

Geography[]

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 38.21 square miles (99.0 km2), of which 37.55 square miles (97.3 km2) (or 98.27%) is land and 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) (or 1.73%) is water.[3]

Unincorporated towns[]

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships[]

Major highways[]

Cemeteries[]

The township contains ten cemeteries: Cavender, Chattin, Cooper, Ewing, Gwin, Harbison, Hardin, Hope, Mount Zion and Reed.

References[]

  • "Harbison Township, Dubois County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links[]

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