Sims Township is one of 13 townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,779 and it contained 757 housing units.[2]
Sims Township | |
|---|---|
 Location of Sims Township in Grant County | |
| Coordinates: 40°31′09″N 85°49′42″W / 40.51917°N 85.82833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.08 sq mi (62.4 km2) |
| • Land | 24.08 sq mi (62.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,692 |
| • Density | 73.9/sq mi (28.5/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453849 |
Geography
editAccording to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 24.08 square miles (62.4 km2), all land.[2] The streams of Taylor Creek and Stoney Creek run through this township.
Cities and towns
editUnincorporated towns
edit(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
edit- Richland Township (north)
- Pleasant Township (northeast)
- Franklin Township (east)
- Liberty Township (southeast)
- Green Township (south)
- Union Township, Howard County (southwest)
- Jackson Township, Howard County (west)
- Jackson Township, Miami County (northwest)
Cemeteries
editThe township contains two cemeteries: Alel and Thraikill.
Major highways
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References
edit- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Sims Township, Grant County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
External links
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