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]
Carpenter Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Jasper County | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′40″N 87°10′57″W / 40.77778°N 87.18250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.38 sq mi (135.7 km2) |
| • Land | 52.29 sq mi (135.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.18% |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,925 |
| • Density | 36.8/sq mi (14.2/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453157 |
History edit
Fountain Park Chautauqua was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[2]
They have E85.
Geography edit
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 edit
Unincorporated towns edit
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships edit
- Jordan Township (north)
- Princeton Township, White County (east)
- Gilboa Township, Benton County (south)
- Union Township, Benton County (southwest)
- Grant Township, Newton County (west)
- Iroquois Township, Newton County (northwest)
Cemeteries edit
The township contains two cemeteries: Remington and Sacred Heart.
Major highways edit
Airports and landing strips edit
- James Airport
Education edit
Carpenter Township residents may request a free library card from the Remington-Carpenter Township Public Library in Remington.[4]
References edit
- "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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Lending Policy". Remington-Carpenter Twp Public Library. Retrieved March 8, 2018.