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Harrison Township, Dearborn County, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°16′07″N 84°51′19″W / 39.26861°N 84.85528°W / 39.26861; -84.85528
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Harrison Township
Location of Harrison Township in Dearborn County
Location of Harrison Township in Dearborn County
Coordinates: 39°16′07″N 84°51′19″W / 39.26861°N 84.85528°W / 39.26861; -84.85528
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDearborn
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total17.26 sq mi (44.7 km2)
 • Land16.99 sq mi (44.0 km2)
 • Water0.26 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population
 • Total3,357
 • Density188.5/sq mi (72.8/km2)
FIPS code18-31720[3]
GNIS feature ID453383

Harrison Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,204 and it contained 1,338 housing units.[4]

History

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Harrison Township was organized in 1844.[5]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 17.26 square miles (44.7 km2), of which 16.99 square miles (44.0 km2) (or 98.44%) is land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2) (or 1.51%) is water.[4]

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains two cemeteries: Braysville and Harrison Hills.

References

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  • "Harrison Township, Dearborn 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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