Salem Township is one of twelve townships in Pulaski County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,266, and it contained 562 housing units.
Salem Township was organized in 1843, and most likely was named after Salem Township, Champaign County, Ohio, the native home of a first settler.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Cities, towns, villages Francesville
Adjacent townships White Post Township (north) Jefferson Township (northeast) Beaver Township (east) Monon Township, White County (south) Hanging Grove Township, Jasper County (west) Gillam Township, Jasper County (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains these two cemeteries: Nauvoo and Roseland.
Major highways U.S. Route 421 Indiana State Road 114
Airports and landing strips Calvert Air Park
Education West Central School Corporation
Salem Township is served by the Francesville-Salem Township Public Library in Francesville.
Political districts Indiana's 2nd congressional district State House District 16 State Senate District 18
References United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) IndianaMap
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana