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Carpenter Township, Jasper County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°46′40″N 87°10′57″W / 40.77778°N 87.18250°W / 40.77778; -87.18250
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Carpenter Township
Township
Location in Jasper County
Location in Jasper County
Coordinates: 40°46′40″N 87°10′57″W / 40.77778°N 87.18250°W / 40.77778; -87.18250
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJasper
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total
52.38 sq mi (135.7 km2)
 • Land52.29 sq mi (135.4 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2)  0.18%
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,925
 • Density36.8/sq mi (14.2/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453157

Carpenter Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,925 and it contained 838 housing units.[1]

History

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Fountain Park Chautauqua was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[2]

They have E85.[clarification needed]

Geography

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According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of 52.38 square miles (135.7 km2), of which 52.29 square miles (135.4 km2) (or 99.82%) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) (or 0.18%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains two cemeteries: Remington and Sacred Heart.

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

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  • James Airport

Education

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Carpenter Township residents may request a free library card from the Remington-Carpenter Township Public Library in Remington.[4]

References

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  • "Carpenter Township, Jasper 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
  1. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Carpenter township, Jasper County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "Lending Policy". Remington-Carpenter Twp Public Library. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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