Prairieton Township, Vigo County, Indiana

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Prairieton Township
Township
Map highlighting Prairieton Township, Vigo County, Indiana.svg
Location in Vigo County
Coordinates: 39°21′33″N87°30′11″W / 39.35917°N 87.50306°W / 39.35917; -87.50306
Country United States
State Indiana
County Vigo
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total
18.51 sq mi (47.9 km2)
 • Land17.83 sq mi (46.2 km2)
 • Water0.68 sq mi (1.8 km2)  3.67%
Elevation
460 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020) [1]
 • Total
1,130
 • Density68.6/sq mi (26.5/km2)
ZIP codes
47870
GNIS feature ID 453775

Prairieton Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,222 and it contained 517 housing units. [2]

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.51 square miles (47.9 km2), of which 17.83 square miles (46.2 km2) (or 96.33%) is land and 0.68 square miles (1.8 km2) (or 3.67%) is water. [2]

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated communities

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains New Harmony Cemetery. Prairieton Cemetery is located in Prairieton, Indiana.

Airports and landing strips

Landmarks

School districts

Political districts

Municipal

References

  1. ↑ "Census Bureau profile: Prairieton Township, Vigo County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "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 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
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