Benton Township, Monroe County, Indiana
| Benton Township |
| — Township — |
| Honey Creek School, a historic site in the township |
| Location in Monroe County |
| Coordinates: |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Indiana |
| County |
Monroe |
| Government |
| • Type |
Indiana township |
| Area |
| • Total |
56.63 sq mi (146.68 km2) |
| • Land |
54.94 sq mi (142.3 km2) |
| • Water |
1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) 2.99% |
| Elevation |
797 ft (243 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
3,213 |
| • Density |
58.5/sq mi (22.6/km2) |
| ZIP codes |
46151, 47401, 47408, 47468 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0453106 |
Benton Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,213.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Benton Township covers an area of 56.63 square miles (146.7 km2); of this, 54.94 square miles (142.3 km2) (97.01 percent) is land and 1.69 square miles (4.4 km2) (2.99 percent) is water.
Unincorporated towns
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Shiloh, Stepp and Taylor.
Major highways
Lakes
- Beanblossom Lake
- Cherry Lake
- Lazy Lake
School districts
- Monroe County Community School Corporation
Political districts
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau American FactFinder
External links