Licking Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,723 (down from 7,899 at 2010) and it contained 3,784 housing units. The township was named after Lick Creek and a salt lick in the area. The first settlers in what became Blackford County arrived in the Lick Creek area in 1831.See “A History of Blackford County, Indiana…”, page 140.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.32%) is land and (or 0.68%) is water. Cains Lake and Lake Mohee are in this township. Lick Creek flows through the township.
Cities and towns Hartford City Shamrock Lakes
Unincorporated towns Hoover Park Renner
Major highways
Cemeteries The township contains at least seven cemeteries: Cunningham, Greenlawn, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lion, Sprague, Stewart, and Willman (a.k.a. Hartford City Cemetery).
References Citations
Sources
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana