Tippecanoe Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Tippecanoe Township is one of thirteen townships in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,702 and it contained 3,085 housing units.[2]

Tippecanoe Township
Township
The view from Prophet's Rock near Battle Ground
Location in Tippecanoe County
Coordinates: 40°31′33″N 86°50′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyTippecanoe
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total48.81 sq mi (126.4 km2)
 • Land48 sq mi (120 km2)
 • Water0.81 sq mi (2.1 km2)  1.66%
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,702
 • Density160.5/sq mi (62.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
47906, 47920
Area code(s)765
GNIS feature ID453898

History

Archeological Sites 12T59 and 12T530, Cairo Skywatch Tower, and Indiana State Soldiers Home Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3][4]

Geography
Fields east of Prophetstown State Park

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.81 square miles (126.4 km2), of which 48 square miles (120 km2) (or 98.34%) is land and 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2) (or 1.66%) is water.[2]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated communities

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

Extinct towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these six cemeteries: Battle Ground, Cairo, Harvey, Pierce, Pretty Prairie and Swisher-Hurtz.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips
  • Oahnke Airport

Rivers

School districts
  • Tippecanoe 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. "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.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  4. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/14/15 through 9/18/15. National Park Service. 2015-09-25.
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