Orange Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,934 (up from 3,911 at 2010 ) and it contained 1,994 housing units.

History

Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin (Rome City, Indiana), also known as the Cabin at Wildflower Woods, was the lakeside home of author, nature photographer, naturalist, and silent movie-era producer Gene Stratton-Porter. The cabin was built in 1913 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The historic property, where Stratton-Porter lived until 1919, has been designated as the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. It is operated by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites and open to the public. Scenes from the 1927 movie based on Stratton-Porter's book, The Harvester, were filmed at Wildflower Woods in 1927.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.18 sqmi, of which 34.68 sqmi (or 95.85%) is land and 1.5 sqmi (or 4.15%) is water.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Education

Orange Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Kendallville Public Library in Kendallville.