Marion Township, Decatur County, Indiana

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Marion Township
Township
Location of Marion Township in Decatur County
Location of Marion Township in Decatur County
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Country United States
State Indiana
County Decatur
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 55.54 sq mi (143.8 km2)
 • Land 55.48 sq mi (143.7 km2)
 • Water 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation[1] 906 ft (276 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,638
 • Density 29.5/sq mi (11.4/km2)
FIPS code 18-46872[2]
GNIS feature ID 453604

Marion Township is one of nine townships in Decatur County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,638 and it contained 667 housing units.[3]

History

Marion Township was organized in 1831.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 55.54 square miles (143.8 km2), of which 55.48 square miles (143.7 km2) (or 99.89%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.11%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Antioch, Burks Chapel, Mount Pleasant, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.

References

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External links

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