Monroe Township is one of fourteen

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. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,863 (up from 2,797 at 2010) and it contained 1,287 housing units.

History

Monroe Township was organized in 1840.

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.

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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(north) * Carrollton (east) * Burlington (southeast) *

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(west) * Deer Creek (northwest)

Major highways

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Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Maple Lawn, Moss, and Shirar Landis.

Education

Monroe Township residents may obtain a library card at the Flora-Monroe Township Public Library in

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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