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Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°31′35″N 84°55′51″W / 40.52639°N 84.93083°W / 40.52639; -84.93083
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Bearcreek Township
Small cemetery east of Bryant
Small cemetery east of Bryant
Location in Jay County
Location in Jay County
Coordinates: 40°31′35″N 84°55′51″W / 40.52639°N 84.93083°W / 40.52639; -84.93083
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJay
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total36.25 sq mi (93.9 km2)
 • Land36.23 sq mi (93.8 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)  0.03%
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 • Total1,587
 • Density44/sq mi (17/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453101

Bearcreek Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,587 (up from 1,578 at 2010[2]) and it contained 465 housing units.[1]

History

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Bearcreek Township was organized in 1836.[3]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.25 square miles (93.9 km2), of which 36.23 square miles (93.8 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[2] The streams of Deer Creek and Tri Run run through this township.

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains three cemeteries: Borris, Old Baptist and Pingrey.

Major highways

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References

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  • "Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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