Cass Township is one of twelve

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 585 and it contained 228 housing units. Cass Township was established in 1848. The township was named for Gen.

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

* Indian Creek Township, Pulaski County (north) * Van Buren Township, Pulaski County (northeast) * Boone Township, Cass County (east) * Jefferson Township, Cass County (southeast) * Jackson Township (south) * Lincoln Township (south) * Liberty Township (west)

Cemeteries

The township contains Bell Center Cemetery.

School districts

* Pioneer Regional School Corporation * Twin Lakes School Corporation

Political districts

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* State House District 16 * State Senate District 07

References

United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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