Bethlehem Township, Clark County, Indiana

Bethlehem Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 309 and it contained 127 housing units.[3]

Bethlehem Township
The Abbott-Holloway Farm, a historic site in the township
Location of Bethlehem Township in Clark County
Coordinates: 38°32′49″N 85°27′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClark
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total18.59 sq mi (48.1 km2)
  Land18.27 sq mi (47.3 km2)
  Water0.31 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total309
  Density16.9/sq mi (6.5/km2)
FIPS code18-05122[2]
GNIS feature ID453109

History

Bethlehem Township was organized in 1816. It was named after the town of Bethlehem, Indiana.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.59 square miles (48.1 km2), of which 18.27 square miles (47.3 km2) (or 98.28%) is land and 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2) (or 1.67%) is water.[3]

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains several cemeteries: Antioch, Bethlehem, Camp Creek, Louden, Mikesell, New Hope, Otto, Palmer, Patterson, Ross, Tiaris, Turner, and Waters (aka Stoner).[5]

References

  • "Bethlehem Township, Clark County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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