Elmore Township, Daviess County, Indiana facts for kids
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Elmore Township
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Township
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Location of Elmore Township in Daviess County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Daviess |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.33 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Land | 34.98 sq mi (90.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,120 |
| • Density | 312.0/sq mi (120.5/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-20962 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453277 |
Elmore Township is one of ten townships located in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. A township is a small local area or district. As of the 2020 census, about 1,120 people lived there. There were also 462 housing units in the area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,968 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,706 | 37.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,268 | −16.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,995 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,800 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,721 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,608 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,504 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,515 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,376 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,305 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,235 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,113 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,120 | 0.6% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census | |||
Contents
A Look Back at Elmore Township
Elmore Township was officially created on August 13, 1821. It was formed from the northern part of Bogard Township. The township was named after the Elmore family. They arrived in 1818, two years after the first settlers. However, they owned land near where the township's votes were cast.
The number of people living in the township changed a lot in its early years. Many people built boats and traveled down the White River. At the same time, many new people from other states moved into the township. A big growth spurt happened in 1825. At least five families from Tennessee and one family from Kentucky settled in Elmore Township then.
Where is Elmore Township?
According to the 2020 census, Elmore Township covers about 35.33 square miles. Most of this area, about 34.98 square miles, is land. The remaining 0.35 square miles is water. You can find Indian Pond in this township.
Towns You'll Find Here
Nearby Townships
Elmore Township shares borders with several other townships:
- Cass Township, Greene County (to the northeast)
- Madison Township (to the east)
- Van Buren Township (to the southeast)
- Bogard Township (to the south)
- Steele Township (to the southwest)
- Vigo Township, Knox County (to the west)
Important Roads
Several major highways pass through Elmore Township:
I-69
SR 57
SR 58
SR 358
Local Cemeteries
The township has two cemeteries: Fairview and Ketchem.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Elmore (Indiana) para niños
