Harris Township is one of thirteen townships in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 19,873.
Harris Township was organized in 1836. The township was named after the Harris family, a local family of pioneer settlers.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Harris Township covers an area of , all land.
Cities, towns, villages Mishawaka (partial)
CDPs Granger (partial)
Cemeteries The township contains Harris Prairie Cemetery on Adams Road, and Salem Cemetery near Ash and Brummitt Roads.
Major highways Interstate 80 Interstate 90 Indiana State Road 23
Airports and landing strips Cam-Air Airport Foos Field
Education Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation
Harris Township residents may obtain a free library card from any branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library system.
Political districts Indiana's 2nd congressional district State House District 48 State House District 8 State Senate District 11
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 Harris Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana