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 ) and it contained 4,176 housing units.

History

Keener Township was established in 1858 and probably named after Jacob Keener, who settled in South Bend in 1855. 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.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.26 sqmi, of which 48.11 sqmi (or 99.69%) is land and 0.15 sqmi (or 0.31%) is water.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Cemetery of the Resurrection, DeMotte Cemetery, and First Church Cemetery (informally known as Holland Cemetery).

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Education

Keener Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.