Taylor Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,396, up from 9,294 in 2010.[1]
Taylor Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Howard County | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′04″N 86°03′07″W / 40.43444°N 86.05194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Howard |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.4 sq mi (79 km2) |
| • Land | 30.4 sq mi (79 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,396 |
| • Density | 305.7/sq mi (118.0/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453891 |
Geography edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,536 | — | |
| 2010 | 9,294 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 9,396 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Census[2] | |||
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.4 square miles (79 km2), all land.[1] The stream of Taylor Run runs through this township.
Cities and towns edit
Unincorporated towns edit
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Former Settlements edit
- Indian Heights (Annexed into Kokomo in 2012)
- Guy
Adjacent townships edit
- Howard Township (north)
- Liberty Township (northeast)
- Union Township (east)
- Wildcat Township, Tipton County (southeast)
- Liberty Township, Tipton County (south)
- Prairie Township, Tipton County (southwest)
- Harrison Township (west)
- Center Township (northwest)
Cemeteries edit
The township contains three cemeteries: Albright, Chandler and Poff.
Major highways edit
Library edit
- Kokomo-Howard County Public Library South Branch, (SWC) Center and Albright roads
Schools edit
- Taylor High School
- Taylor Middle School
Post Offices edit
- Oakford Post Office
References edit
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "US Census Data". US Government Census Agency. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ "Early Settlements". KHPL Genealogy. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013.