West Township is one of ten townships in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,849 (down from 4,008 at 2010 ) and it contained 1,684 housing units.

History

West Township was organized in 1854. The Chief Menominee Memorial Site and Ramsay-Fox Round Barn and Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.26 sqmi, of which 41.99 sqmi (or 97.06%) is land and 1.27 sqmi (or 2.94%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: Donaldson, McElrath and Mount Carmel.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Lakes

Education

West Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Plymouth Public Library in Plymouth.

Political districts