Ross Township, Clinton County, Indiana

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Ross Township is one of 14 townships in Clinton County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,823 (down from 2,898 at 2010[1]) and it contained 1,146 housing units. The township was named for John Ross, a pioneer settler and associate county judge.[2]

History

Ross was one of Clinton County's original townships created on May 15, 1830. Solomon Miller—who arrived in March 1828—was its first settler. According to a 1913 county history, a considerable number of the township's early settlers were Pennsylvania Germans and Dunkards.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[1]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Major highways

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Historic Kuhns Cemetery west of Rossville.

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Hiner, Kuhns, Latshaw and Pleasant View.

References

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