Bolivar Township is one of eleven

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. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,179 and it contained 514 housing units. Bolivar Township was organized in March 1860 and named for South American liberator

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Geography

According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of , all land.

Cities and towns

* Otterbein (west half)

Unincorporated towns

* Foresman * Templeton

Adjacent townships

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(northwest) * Oak Grove (west) *

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(north) * Adams Township, Warren County (southwest) * Medina Township, Warren County (south) * Round Grove Township, White County (northeast) * Shelby Township, Tippecanoe County (east)

Major highways

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Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Griffin.

Education

Benton Community School Corporation The Benton Community School Corporation administers the one high school/middle school and two elementary schools in Benton County, Indiana. Its offices are located in the county seat of Fowler, Indiana Fowler is a town in Center Township, Be ...

References

Citations

Sources

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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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