Harrison Township is one of sixteen
townships
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in
Elkhart County, Indiana
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. As of the
2010 census, its population was 4,435.
History
Harrison Township was established in the 1830s, and named for
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773April 4, 1841) was the ninth president of the United States, serving from March 4 to April 4, 1841, the shortest presidency in U.S. history. He was also the first U.S. president to die in office, causin ...
.
The
Joseph J. Rohrer Farm and
St. John's Lutheran Church are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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.
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.
Yellow Creek Lake is in this township.
Cities and towns
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Goshen (west edge)
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Wakarusa (east quarter)
Unincorporated towns
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Southwest
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Adjacent townships
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Concord Township (north)
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Elkhart Township (east)
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Jackson Township (southeast)
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Union Township (south)
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Locke Township (southwest)
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Olive Township (west)
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Baugo Township (northwest)
Major highways
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Cemeteries
The township contains six cemeteries: Hoke, Inbody, Miller, Stutsman, Wenger and Yellow Creek.
Education
Harrison Township residents are eligible to obtain a library card at the Wakarusa-Olive & Harrison Township Public Library in
Wakarusa.
References
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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
Townships in Elkhart County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana
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