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Washington Township, Grant County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,803 and it contained 1,711 housing units. History The Dr. Richard Davis House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artist ... in 1997. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.56%) is land and (or 0.47%) is water. The streams of Big Lick Creek and Hummel Creek run through this township. Cities and towns * Marion (northeast edge) Unincorporated towns * Hanfield * Landess * Shadeland (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Wayne Township, Huntington County (north) * Jefferson Township, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships. Township functions are generally overseen by a governing board (the name varies from state to state) and a clerk, trustee, or mayor (in New Jersey and the metro townships of Utah). Township officers frequently include just ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landess, Indiana
Landess is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Washington and Van Buren townships, Grant County, Indiana, in the United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 188. History Landess was founded in 1882 by William Landess. A post office was established at Landess in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996. Geography Landess is located in northeastern Grant County, northeast of Marion, the county seat, and west of Van Buren. Interstate 69 forms the southeastern edge of the Landess CDP, but there is no access to the highway at this point. The closest interchanges are Exit 264 (Indiana State Road 18), to the south, and Exit 273 ( State Road 5), to the northeast. According to the U.S. Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberty Township, Wabash County, Indiana
Liberty Township is one of seven townships in Wabash County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,365 and it contained 991 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.56%) is land and (or 1.44%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * La Fontaine Unincorporated towns * America at * Treaty A treaty is a formal, legally binding written agreement between actors in international law. It is usually made by and between sovereign states, but can include international organizations, individuals, business entities, and other legal perso ... at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Lagro Township (north) * Polk Township, Huntington County (northeast) * Wayne Township, Huntington County (east) * Washington Township, Grant County (southeast) * Pleasant Township, Grant County (south) * Richland Township, Grant County (southwest) * Wal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pleasant Township, Grant County, Indiana
Pleasant Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,797 and it contained 3,166 housing units. History The Meshingomesia Cemetery and Indian School Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.20%) is land and (or 0.80%) is water. The stream of Jocinah Creek runs through this township. Cities and towns * Marion (northwest edge) * Sweetser (northeast three-quarters) Unincorporated towns * Fox * Jalapa Xalapa or Jalapa (, ), officially Xalapa-Enríquez (), is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz and the name of the surrounding municipality. In the 2005 census the city reported a population of 387,879 and the municipality of which ... (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Liberty Township, Wabash Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center Township, Grant County, Indiana
Center Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 23,406 and it contained 10,189 housing units. It is home to the Veterans Administration Medical Center Veterans' health care in the United States is separated geographically into 19 regions (numbered 1, 2, 4-10, 12 and 15–23) In January 2002, the Veterans Health Administration announced the merger of VISNs 13 and 14 to create a new, combined netw .... Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.52%) is land and (or 0.48%) is water. The streams of Boots Creek, Deer Creek, Lugar Creek, Massey Creek and Walnut Creek run through this township. Cities and towns * Marion (east half) * Gas City (north edge) Unincorporated towns * Bethevan * Brookhaven * Dooville * Home Corner * Lake Wood * Shady Hills (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Washing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana
Monroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,677 and it contained 669 housing units. History The Israel Jenkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.89%) is land and (or 0.14%) is water. Lakes in this township include Lake Marion. The streams of Ball Run, Club Run, Little Walnut Creek, Monroe Prairie Creek and Sports Run run through this township. Cities and towns * Marion (the county seat) * Gas City (east edge) Unincorporated towns * Arcana * Friendly Corner * Jadden (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Van Buren Township (north) * Jackson Township, Wells County (northeast) * Washington Township, Blackford County (east) * Licking Township, Blackford County (southeast) * Jefferson Township (south) * Center T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana
Van Buren Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th ..., United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,934 and it contained 838 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.92%) is land and (or 0.08%) is water. The streams of Brushy Run, Little Black Creek and Roods Run run through this township. Cities and towns * Van Buren Unincorporated towns * Doyle Ferguson * Farrville (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Jefferson Township, Huntington County (north) * Salamonie Township, Huntington County (northeast) * Jackson Township, Wells County (east) * Washington Township, Blackford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana
Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 757 and it contained 330 housing units. History Jefferson Township was organized in 1843. It was named for President Thomas Jefferson. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.28%) is land and (or 0.72%) is water. Cities and towns * Mount Etna (southeast quarter) Unincorporated towns * Milo * Pleasant Plain Adjacent townships * Lancaster Township (north) * Rock Creek Township (northeast) * Salamonie Township (east) * Jackson Township, Wells County (southeast) * Van Buren Township, Grant County (south) * Washington Township, Grant County (southwest) * Wayne Township (west) * Polk Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains two cemeteries: Purviance and Taylor. Major highways * Interstate 69 Interstate 69 (I-69) is an Interstate Highway in the United States current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Township, Huntington County, Indiana
Wayne Township is one of twelve townships in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 470. History Wayne Township was organized in 1844. Some of the early settlers being natives of Wayne County, Indiana caused the name to be selected. The Chenoweth-Coulter Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.80%) is land and (or 0.20%) is water. The stream of Prairie Creek runs through this township. Cities and towns * Mount Etna (southwest edge of town, northeast edge of Twp.) Unincorporated towns * Banquo Lord Banquo , the Thane of Lochaber, is a semi-historical character in William Shakespeare's 1606 play ''Macbeth''. In the play, he is at first an ally of Macbeth (both are generals in the King's army) and they meet the Three Witches together. ... Adjacent townships * Polk Township (north) * Lancaster Township (n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanfield, Indiana
Hanfield is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Grant County, Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th .... History A post office was established at Hanfield in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929. Hanfield is likely a conjoin of the surnames Hancock and Garfield. References Unincorporated communities in Grant County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{GrantCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, 2 United Nations General Assembly observers#Present non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (2 states, both in associated state, free association with New Zealand). Compi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
