Olive Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,068.
History
Olive Township was organized in 1836.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.15 square miles (47.0 km2), of which 18.08 square miles (46.8 km2) (or 99.61%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 0.44%) is water.
Cities and towns
- Wakarusa (north three-quarters)
Adjacent townships
- Baugo Township (north)
- Concord Township (northeast)
- Harrison Township (east)
- Union Township (southeast)
- Locke Township (south)
- Madison Township, St. Joseph County (west)
- Penn Township, St. Joseph County (northwest)
Major highways
- SR 19
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Pletcher and Shutts.
Education
Olive 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
- U.S. Board on Geographic Names
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
