Deer Creek Township, Cass County, Indiana

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Deer Creek Township
Township
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Location of Deer Creek Township in Cass County
Location of Deer Creek Township in Cass County
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Country United States
State Indiana
County Cass
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 36.13 sq mi (93.6 km2)
 • Land 36.13 sq mi (93.6 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation[1] 748 ft (228 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 912
 • Density 25.2/sq mi (9.7/km2)
FIPS code 18-17254[2]
GNIS feature ID 453258

Deer Creek Township is one of fourteen townships in Cass County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 912.[3]

History

Deer Creek Township was organized in 1842.[4] Deer Creek Township was named from Deer Creek, which was named from herds of wild deer that were often seen near its banks.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.13 square miles (93.6 km2), all land. [3]

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Harness, Hoover-Snider and Miller.

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