Kirkland Township, Adams County, Indiana

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Kirkland Township
settlement_type = Township
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image_caption = A farm field in Kirkland Township


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map_caption = Location of Kirkland Township in Adams County


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Indiana
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Adams
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government_type = Indiana township
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area_total_km2 = 62.69
area_land_km2 = 62.69
area_water_km2 = 0
area_total_sq_mi = 24.2
area_land_sq_mi = 24.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 885
population_density_km2 = 14.12
population_density_sq_mi = 36.56

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elevation_footnotes = GR|3
elevation_m = 253
elevation_ft = 830
latd = 40
latm = 47
lats = 09
latNS = N
longd = 85
longm = 01
longs = 46
longEW = W

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blank_info = 18-39924GR|2
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Kirkland Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 885.

Geography

Kirkland Township covers an area of 24.2 square miles.

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

* Preble Township (north)
* Root Township (northeast)
* Washington Township (east)
* Monroe Township (southeast)
* French Township (south)
* Harrison Township, Wells County (southwest)
* Lancaster Township, Wells County (west)
* Jefferson Township, Wells County (northwest)

Major highways

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Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Saint Lukes, Shady and Zion.

References

* [http://www.census.gov/geo/www/cob/ United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files]
* [http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/ U.S. Board on Geographic Names]

External links

* [http://www.indianatownshipassoc.org/counties/Adams.htm Indiana Township Association page for Adams County]