Allen Township is one of fourteen

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in Miami County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 695 and it contained 267 housing units.

History

Allen Township was organized in 1859.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.49%) is land and (or 0.51%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

* Macy

Unincorporated towns

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

Extinct towns

* Wagoner at (These towns are listed as "historical" by the USGS.)

Cemeteries

The township contains these two cemeteries: Five Corners and Plainview.

Major highways

* U.S. Route 31

Landmarks

* 5 Corners Cemetery * Plainview Cemetery

School districts

* North Miami Community Schools

Political districts

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* State House District 23 * State Senate District 18

References

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United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

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