Smith Township is one of nine townships in Whitley County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,234 (down from 5,327 at 2010 ) and it contained 2,319 housing units.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 34.93 sqmi (or 98.95%) is land and 0.37 sqmi (or 1.05%) is water. Lakes in this township include Blue Lake, Devil Lake, Devils Lake and Little Lake. The stream of Mud Run runs through this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Concord, Garrison and Jeffries.

Major highways

Education

Smith Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Churubusco Public Library.