Keener Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 10,625 (up from 10,110 at 2010[2]) and it contained 4,176 housing units.
Keener Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Jasper County | |
| Coordinates: 41°11′23″N 87°12′45″W / 41.18972°N 87.21250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.26 sq mi (125.0 km2) |
| • Land | 48.11 sq mi (124.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km2) 0.31% |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,625 |
| • Density | 210.1/sq mi (81.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453522 |
History edit
Keener Township was established in 1858[3] and probably named after Jacob Keener, who settled in South Bend in 1855.[4] A cabinet maker, stockholder of the Union Cabinet company as well as a politician, policeman, and saloon owner in South Bend, Jacob also established the Apollo - the "first German garden and place of amusement" in South Bend and a "favorite resort for politicians of both parties." The first German theater and masquerades in South Bend were held there.[5]
Geography edit
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.26 square miles (125.0 km2), of which 48.11 square miles (124.6 km2) (or 99.69%) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) (or 0.31%) is water.[2]
Cities and towns edit
Unincorporated towns edit
Adjacent townships edit
- Boone Township, Porter County (northeast)
- Walker Township (east)
- Wheatfield Township (east)
- Union Township (south)
- Lincoln Township, Newton County (southwest)
- Eagle Creek Township, Lake County (northwest)
Cemeteries edit
The township contains three cemeteries: Cemetery of the Resurrection, DeMotte Cemetery, and First Church Cemetery (informally known as Holland Cemetery).
Major highways edit
Airports and landing strips edit
- DeMotte Airport
Education edit
Keener Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.[6]
References edit
- "Keener 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
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Keener Township, Jasper County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "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 February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ A standard history of Jasper and Newton counties, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1916. p. 51.
- ^ DeMotte Chamber of Commerce. "DeMotte Indiana History 1997, Before the White Man - Coming of the First Settlers". www.faithfabric.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ "Death of Jacob Keener". The South Bend Tribune. November 20, 1883. p. 4. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ "How do I get a library card?". Jasper County Public Library. Retrieved March 8, 2018.