Bethlehem Township, Clark County, Indiana

Bethlehem Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 309 and it contained 127 housing units.[4]

Bethlehem Township
The Abbott-Holloway Farm, a historic site in the township
The Abbott-Holloway Farm, a historic site in the township
Location of Bethlehem Township in Clark County
Location of Bethlehem Township in Clark County
Coordinates: 38°32′49″N 85°27′26″W / 38.54694°N 85.45722°W / 38.54694; -85.45722
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
 • Total383
 • Density16.9/sq mi (6.5/km2)
FIPS code18-05122[3]
GNIS feature ID453109

History

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Bethlehem Township was organized in 1816. It was named after the town of Bethlehem, Indiana.[5]

Geography

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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.[4]

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains several cemeteries: Antioch, Bethlehem, Camp Creek, Louden, Mikesell, New Hope, Otto, Palmer, Patterson, Ross, Tiaris, Turner, and Waters (aka Stoner).[6]

References

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  • "Bethlehem Township, Clark County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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