Harris Township is one of thirteen townships in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 19,873. Harris Township was organized in 1836. The township was named after the Harris family, a local family of pioneer settlers.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Harris Township covers an area of 21.12 sqmi, all land.

Cities, towns, villages

CDPs

Cemeteries

The township contains Harris Prairie Cemetery on Adams Road, and Salem Cemetery near Ash and Brummitt Roads.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Education

Harris Township residents may obtain a free library card from any branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library system.

Political districts