Howard Township is one of thirteen townships in Parke County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 382 and it contained 162 housing units. The township includes the western end of Shades State Park and the southeast quarter of Turkey Run State Park.
History Howard Township was established about 1855, and named for General Howard, an early settler.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.71%) is land and (or 0.29%) is water.
Unincorporated towns Byron at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries .The township contains Lough Cemetery and Wolf Creek Cemetery.
Major highways Indiana State Road 47
School districts North Central Parke Community School Corporation - Text list Formerly: Turkey Run Community School Corporation
Political districts State House District 41 State Senate District 38
References
United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles IndianaMap
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana City-Data.com page for Howard Township