Vermillion Township, Vermillion County, Indiana
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Vermillion Township is one of five townships in Vermillion County,
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, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 856 (down from 924 at 2010) and it contained 406 housing units.


History

Vermillion Township took its name from Vermillion County, which was named after the Vermilion River.


Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.08%) is land and (or 0.92%) is water.


Cities

* Newport


Unincorporated towns

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


Cemeteries

The township contains twelve cemeteries: Carmack, Johnson, Johnson, Juliet, Lebanon, Memorial Chapel, Miller, Old Hopewell, Thomas, Walnut Hill, Wimsett and Zener.


Landmarks

*
Newport Chemical Depot The Newport Chemical Depot, previously known as the Wabash River Ordnance Works and the Newport Army Ammunition Plant, was a bulk chemical storage and destruction facility that was operated by the United States Army. It is located near Newpor ...
* The Newport Covered Bridge was listed on the
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in 1994.


School districts

* North Vermillion Community School Corporation


Political districts

*
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* State House District 42 * State Senate District 38


References


U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)



External links


Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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