Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana

Hamilton Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 7,206 and it contained 2,950 housing units.[3]

Hamilton Township
Township
A former school, now a house, in the township
Location of Hamilton Township in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°16′11″N 85°23′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
 • Township TrusteeRalph Flowers
Area
 • Total29.78 sq mi (77.1 km2)
 • Land29.7 sq mi (77 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,206
 • Density242.6/sq mi (93.7/km2)
FIPS code18-30600[2]
GNIS feature ID453364

Fire Department

Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department is currently the only working fire department in the township. There are 30+ firefighters that work all for the same cause that is to preserve life and property in the township. The department currently operates 9 trucks ranging from medical and utility trucks all the way to specialized pumpers and tankers.

History

The Hamilton Township Schoolhouse No. 4 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.78 square miles (77.1 km2), of which 29.7 square miles (77 km2) (or 99.73%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (or 0.24%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Cullen and Gardens of Memory.

References
  • "Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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