Huntington Township is one of twelve townships in Huntington County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 20,326, making it the most populous township in the county. Huntington Township was organized in 1834.

History

The Chief Richardville House and Miami Treaty Grounds and Rangeline Road Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.26 sqmi, of which 36.46 sqmi (or 97.85%) is land and 0.8 sqmi (or 2.15%) is water. Lakes in the township include Big Blue, Lake Clare, and the J. Edward Roush Reservoir. The stream of Rabbit Run runs through the township.

Cities and towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Mount Calvary, Mount Hope, Pilgrims Rest and Pleasant Grove.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Education

Huntington Township is the home of Huntington University, a Christian liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1,100. Huntington Township is also home to Huntington North High School, Crestview Middle School, Riverview Middle School, Huntington Catholic School, Flint Springs Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Horace Mann Elementary School. Huntington Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Huntington City-Township Public Library in Downtown Huntington.

Notable people

Points of interest

Demographics