Utica Township, Clark County, Indiana

Utica Township
Township

Countryside in the township

Location of Utica Township in Clark County
Coordinates: 38°21′30″N 85°40′29″W / 38.35833°N 85.67472°W / 38.35833; -85.67472Coordinates: 38°21′30″N 85°40′29″W / 38.35833°N 85.67472°W / 38.35833; -85.67472
Country United States
State Indiana
County Clark
Government
  Type Indiana township
Area
  Total 22.01 sq mi (57.0 km2)
  Land 21.64 sq mi (56.0 km2)
  Water 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km2)
Elevation[1] 548 ft (167 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 6,016
  Density 278/sq mi (107/km2)
FIPS code 18-78128[2]
GNIS feature ID 453941

Utica Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,016 and it contained 2,422 housing units.[3]

History

Utica Township was organized in 1831.[4] It was named after the town of Utica, Indiana.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 22.01 square miles (57.0 km2), of which 21.64 square miles (56.0 km2) (or 98.32%) is land and 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2) (or 1.64%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains many cemeteries: Adams Family, Barnett (aka Adams Cemetery), Briar Hill, Burtt, Friend (aka Dailey), Hillcrest, Koonz Cemetery, Lentz Family, Lentz Heirs, New Chapel, Queen of Heaven, Smith, Stacy, Union, Utica, and Washington.[6]

References

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