Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana

Salem Township is one of twelve townships in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,262 and it contained 1,214 housing units.[2]

Salem Township
Location in Steuben County
Coordinates: 41°34′15″N 85°08′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountySteuben
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total34.61 sq mi (89.6 km2)
  Land33.92 sq mi (87.9 km2)
  Water0.69 sq mi (1.8 km2)  1.99%
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,262
  Density66.7/sq mi (25.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)260
GNIS feature ID453825

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.61 square miles (89.6 km2), of which 33.92 square miles (87.9 km2) (or 98.01%) is land and 0.69 square miles (1.8 km2) (or 1.99%) is water.[2] Lakes in this township include Big Turkey Lake, Black Lake, Henry Lake, Limekiln Lake, Little Turkey Lake and McClish Lake. The streams of Mud Creek, Mud Creek and Nettle Creek run through this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains six cemeteries: Block, Circle, County Line, Hollister, Trinity and Wright.

Major highways

References

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