Prairie Township is one of twelve townships in White County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,384 and it contained 1,413 housing units. Prairie Township was organized in 1834. The township was named for the open prairies within its borders.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 66.61 sqmi, of which 66.59 sqmi (or 99.97%) is land and 0.02 sqmi (or 0.03%) 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 these six cemeteries: Carr, Chalmers, Harvey and Phebus, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Smelcer and Spring Creek.

Airports and landing strips

Rivers

Education

Prairie Township is served by the Brookston-Prairie Township Public Library.

Political districts