Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, Indiana facts for kids
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Thorncreek Township
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St. Matthew's United Methodist Church on State Road 9
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Location in Whitley County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.05 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.17 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km2) 2.41% |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,159 |
| • Density | 118.4/sq mi (45.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46725
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453893 |
Thorncreek Township is one of nine townships in Whitley County, Indiana, United States. A township is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 4,159 people lived here. There were also 1,909 homes.
The township has two main areas where people live. The southern part is close to Columbia City. It has suburban neighborhoods. In the far northeastern part, you'll find Tri-Lakes. This is a small community that is not officially a city.
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Exploring Thorncreek's Geography
Thorncreek Township covers about 36 square miles. Most of this area, about 35 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.87 square miles, is water. This means about 2.41% of the township is covered by water.
Lakes and Streams
Thorncreek Township is home to several lakes. These include Catfish Lake, Cedar Lake, Crooked Lake, Karen Lake, Little Cedar Lake, Little Crooked Lake, Metzger Pond, Round Lake, and Shriner Lake. Two streams also flow through the township: Sell Branch and Thorn Creek.
Small Communities in the Township
Thorncreek Township has a few small communities that are not official towns. These are:
Some of these might have been settlements in the past.
Neighboring Townships
Thorncreek Township shares its borders with several other townships. These are:
- Noble Township, Noble County (to the north)
- Green Township, Noble County (to the northeast)
- Smith Township (to the east)
- Union Township (to the southeast)
- Columbia Township (to the south)
- Richland Township (to the southwest)
- Etna-Troy Township (to the west)
Local Cemetery
There is one cemetery located within Thorncreek Township. It is called Stough Cemetery.
Main Roads and Highways
Two important state roads pass through Thorncreek Township:
Indiana State Road 9
Indiana State Road 109
Local Airport
The township also has a small airport. It is called Motherwell Airport.
Population Information
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In 2000, about 3,925 people lived in Thorncreek Township. There were 1,480 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 1,164, were families.
About 34.4% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.65 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 40 years old.
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A robot for kids.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Thorncreek para niños
