Smithfield Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,662, up from 1,613 at the 2010 census. It contained 718 housing units.
History Smithfield Township was named for Isaac B. Smith, a pioneer settler.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.72%) is land and (or 0.28%) is water. Cedar Lake is in this township.
Cities and towns Ashley (southeast three-quarters) Waterloo (north edge)
Unincorporated towns Summit
Adjacent townships Steuben Township, Steuben County (north) Otsego Township, Steuben County (northeast) Franklin Township (east) Wilmington Township (southeast) Grant Township (south) Richland Township (southwest) Fairfield Township (west) Salem Township, Steuben County (northwest)
Major highways Interstate 69 U.S. Route 6 State Road 4 State Road 427
Cemeteries The township contains two cemeteries: Barkers Chapel and Cedar Lake.
References United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files U.S. Board on Geographic Names
External links
Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana