Dalton Township is one of fifteen

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in Wayne County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 566 and it contained 239 housing units.

History

Dalton Township was organized in 1847.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.75%) is land and (or 0.25%) is water. The streams of Corey Run, Flight Run, Franklin Run, Little Creek, Little Four Mile Creek, Mono Run, Propeller Run, Show Run, Single Run, West River and Wing Branch run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

* Union Township, Randolph County (northeast) * Perry Township (east) * Jefferson Township (south) * Liberty Township, Henry County (southwest) * Blue River Township, Henry County (west)

Major highways

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References

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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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