Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana
Hamilton Township | |
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Township | |
A former school, now a house, in the township
A former school, now a house, in the township
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Location of Hamilton Township in Delaware County Location of Hamilton Township in Delaware County |
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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[1] | 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]
Contents
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
- Muncie (north edge)
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
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- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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