Smith Township is one of nine townships in Whitley County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,234 (down from 5,327 at 2010) and it contained 2,319 housing units.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.95%) is land and (or 1.05%) is water. Lakes in this township include Blue Lake, Devil Lake, Devils Lake and Little Lake. The stream of Mud Run runs through this township.
Cities and towns Churubusco
Unincorporated towns Blue Lake Collins (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Green Township, Noble County (north) Swan Township, Noble County (northeast) Eel River Township, Allen County (east) Lake Township, Allen County (southeast) Union Township (south) Thorncreek Township (west) Noble Township, Noble County (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains three cemeteries: Concord, Garrison and Jeffries.
Major highways U.S. Route 33 Indiana State Road 205
Education Smith Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Churubusco Public Library.
References U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana