Deer Creek Township is one of fourteen
townships in
Cass County, Indiana. As of the
2020 census, its population was 897 (down from 912 at
2010
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) and contained 374 housing units.
History
Deer Creek Township was organized in 1842. Deer Creek Township was named from Deer Creek, which was named from herds of wild deer that were often seen near its banks.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Unincorporated towns
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Deacon
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Young America
Adjacent townships
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Washington (north)
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Tipton (northeast)
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Jackson (east)
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Ervin Township, Howard County (south)
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Carrollton Township, Carroll County (southwest)
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Washington Township, Carroll County (northwest)
Major highways
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Indiana State Road 18
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Harness, Hoover-Snider and Miller.
References
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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
{{Cass County, Indiana
Townships in Cass County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana
1842 establishments in Indiana
Populated places established in 1842