German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana

German Township is one of thirteen townships in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,518.[3]

German Township
Township
Location in St. Joseph County
Coordinates: 41°43′51″N 86°19′01″W
Country United States
State Indiana
CountySt. Joseph
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total16.96 sq mi (43.92 km2)
 • Land16.89 sq mi (43.73 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)  0.43%
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total8,518
 • Density504.3/sq mi (194.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46628
Area code(s)574
GNIS feature ID453327

History

The Wertz-Bestle Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, German Township covers an area of 16.96 square miles (43.9 km2); of this, 16.89 square miles (43.7 km2) (99.57 percent) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (0.43 percent) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Highland Cemetery.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips
  • McClures Airport
  • South Bend Regional Airport (fmr. Michiana Regional Airport, vast majority)

School districts
  • South Bend Community School Corporation

Political districts
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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  2. "German Township". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
  3. "U.S. Census website". Retrieved 2009-07-07.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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