Sparta Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Sparta Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,894 and it contained 1,144 housing units.[3]
Sparta Township | |
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 Location of Sparta Township in Dearborn County | |
| Coordinates: 39°04′58″N 85°03′35″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.46 sq mi (76.3 km2) |
| • Land | 29.44 sq mi (76.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,894 |
| • Density | 98.3/sq mi (38.0/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-71738[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453857 |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.46 square miles (76.3 km2), of which 29.44 square miles (76.2 km2) (or 99.93%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.07%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Chesterville
- Cold Springs
- Dillsboro Station
- Sparta
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Manchester Township (northeast)
- Hogan Township (east)
- Washington Township (southeast)
- Clay Township (south)
- Washington Township, Ripley County (west)
- Franklin Township, Ripley County (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains fifteen cemeteries: Beatty, Bedunnah, Churchill, Concord, Eden, Forest Hill, Heaton, McKinstry, Olcott, Record, Todd, Transier, Turner, Union and Whiteford.
Education
Sparta Township residents may obtain a library card at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora.[4]
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- "FAQ". Aurora Public Library District. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Dearborn County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Dearborn County | |
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