Richland Township is one of nine townships in Whitley County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,786 (up from 1,758 at the 2010 census ) and it contained 702 housing units.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.19 sqmi, of which 37.05 sqmi (or 99.62%) is land and 0.14 sqmi (or 0.38%) is water. Lakes in this township include Black Lake, Compton Lake, Ice House Lake, Larwill Lake, Little Wilson Lake, Menzie Lake, Souder Lake and Wilson Lake. The streams of Betzner Branch, Ford Branch, Jones Branch, Kaler Branch and King Branch run through this township.

Cities and towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Lakeview and Richland Center.

Major highways

Education

Richland Township residents may obtain a free library card from the South Whitley Community Public Library.