West Township is one of ten

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in Marshall County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,008 and it contained 1,729 housing units.

History

West Township was organized in 1854. The Chief Menominee Memorial Site and Ramsay-Fox Round Barn and Farm are listed on the

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 97.06%) is land and (or 2.94%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

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(west edge)

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: Donaldson, McElrath and Mount Carmel.

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

* Gibson Airport * H J Umbaugh Airport

Lakes

* Cook Lake * Flat Lake * Gilbert Lake * Holem Lake * Kreighbaum Lake * Pretty Lake * Thomas Lake

Education

* Plymouth Community School Corporation West Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Plymouth Public Library in Plymouth.

Political districts

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* State House District 17 * State Senate District 5

References

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United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

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