Walker Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,692 (up from 3,663 at 2010) and it contained 1,347 housing units.
Walker Township was established in 1851.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.38%) is land and (or 0.63%) is water.
Unincorporated towns Asphaltum Kniman
Politics -As of October 2, 2020
Township Trustee: Ryan Myers (Republican) Township Board Members: Brian Hanewich (Democratic) Stan Ketchum (Democratic) David B Whitaker (Democratic)
Adjacent townships Kankakee Township (northeast) Railroad Township, Starke County (northeast) Cass Township, Pulaski County (east) Gillam Township (southeast) Barkley Township (south) Keener Township (west) Union Township (west) Wheatfield Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains three cemeteries: Hershman, Kniman and Lutheran.
Major highways U.S. Route 231 Indiana State Road 49 Indiana State Road 110
Education Walker Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.
References U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana