Vermillion 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 924 and it contained 401 housing units.

History

Vermillion Township took its name from Vermillion County, which was named after the Vermilion River.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.08%) is land and (or 0.92%) is water.

Cities

* Newport

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains twelve cemeteries: Carmack, Johnson, Johnson, Juliet, Lebanon, Memorial Chapel, Miller, Old Hopewell, Thomas, Walnut Hill, Wimsett and Zener.

Landmarks

Newport Chemical Depot The Newport Chemical Depot, previously known as the Wabash River Ordnance Works and the Newport Army Ammunition Plant, was a bulk chemical storage and destruction facility that was operated by the United States Army. It is located near Newpor ...

* The

Newport Covered Bridge Newport Covered Bridge, also known as the Morehead Covered Bridge and County Bridge No. 67, is a historic Burr Arch Truss covered bridge located in Vermillion Township, Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1885, and is a single span cover ...

was listed on the

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in 1994.

School districts

* North 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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