Olive 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 3,914.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Olive Township covers an area of 57.5 sqmi; of this, 57.4 sqmi (99.81 percent) is land and 0.11 sqmi (0.19 percent) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Olive Chapel Cemetery.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Lakes

History

Olive Township was formed in 1830. The township was named for Olive Stanton Vail, the wife of an early settler. The Haven Hubbard Home and Studebaker Clubhouse and Tree Sign are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Education

Olive Township is served by the New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library.

Political districts