Paw Paw Township, Wabash County, Indiana
Paw Paw Township is one of seven townships in Wabash County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,691 and it contained 683 housing units.[1]
Paw Paw Township | |
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Farmhouse at the Halderman-Van Buskirk Farmstead, a historic site south of Roann | |
Location in Wabash County | |
| Coordinates: 40°53′55″N 85°51′52″W / 40.89861°N 85.86444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.47 sq mi (104.8 km2) |
| • Land | 40.26 sq mi (104.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.52% |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,691 |
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46926, 46962, 46974, 46990, 46992 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453711 |
History edit
The Halderman-Van Buskirk Farmstead, Roann Covered Bridge, Roann Historic District, and Stockdale Mill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2][3]
Geography edit
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 40.47 square miles (104.8 km2), of which 40.26 square miles (104.3 km2) (or 99.48%) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) (or 0.52%) is water.[1]
Cities, towns, villages edit
Unincorporated towns edit
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships edit
- Pleasant Township (north)
- Chester Township (northeast)
- Lagro Township (southeast)
- Noble Township (south)
- Perry Township, Miami County (west)
- Richland Township, Miami County (west)
Cemeteries edit
The township contains these seven cemeteries: Abshire, Algers, Gamble, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Jack, Long and Reeds.
Education edit
- Metropolitan School District of Wabash County Schools
Paw Paw Township is served by the Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library.[4]
Political districts edit
- Indiana's 5th congressional district
- State House District 22
- State Senate District 18
References edit
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- IndianaMap
- ^ 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.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 3/18/13 through 3/22/13. National Park Service. March 29, 2013.
- ^ "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
External links edit
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana