Clinton Township is one of five

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in Vermillion County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,119 and it contained 4,281 housing units.

History

Clinton Township was named for

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, the sixth Governor of New York.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 97.63%) is land and (or 2.37%) is water.

Cities

* Clinton * Fairview Park *

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Unincorporated towns

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at * Crompton Hill at * Easytown at * Klondyke at * Needmore at *

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at * Sandytown at *

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

Cemeteries

The township contains eight cemeteries: Bono, Gorton, Hall, Jackson, Riverside, Shirley, Spangler and Walnut Grove.

Lakes

* Mc Donald Lake

Landmarks

* Sportland Park

School districts

* South Vermillion Community School Corporation

Political districts

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* State House District 42 * State Senate District 38

References

U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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