Harrison Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,435.
History Harrison Township was established in the 1830s, and named for William Henry Harrison.
The Joseph J. Rohrer Farm and St. John's Lutheran Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.92%) is land and (or 0.08%) is water. Yellow Creek Lake is in this township.
Cities and towns Goshen (west edge) Wakarusa (east quarter)
Unincorporated towns Southwest
Adjacent townships Concord Township (north) Elkhart Township (east) Jackson Township (southeast) Union Township (south) Locke Township (southwest) Olive Township (west) Baugo Township (northwest)
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Cemeteries The township contains six cemeteries: Hoke, Inbody, Miller, Stutsman, Wenger and Yellow Creek.
Education Harrison Township residents are eligible to obtain a library card at the Wakarusa-Olive & Harrison Township Public Library in Wakarusa.
References
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana