Madison Township, Allen County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Madison Township
Settlement Type:	Township
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Allen
Government Type:	Indiana township
Area Total Km2:	94.75
Area Land Km2:	94.75
Area Water Km2:	0
Unit Pref:	Imperial
Area Water Percent:	0
Population As Of:	2020
Population Footnotes:	^[1]
Population Total:	1659
Population Density Km2:	18.7
Elevation M:	246
Elevation Ft:	807
Coordinates:	40.9592°N -84.9411°W
Postal Code Type:	ZIP codes
Postal Code:	46733, 46745, 46773, 46816
Blank Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:	0453587

Madison Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,659.^[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Madison Township covers an area of 94.75sqkm.^[3]

Unincorporated towns

• Boston Corner at 40.9484°N -84.9002°W
• Hoagland at 40.9478°N -84.9916°W

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

Adjacent townships

• Jefferson Township (north)
• Jackson Township (northeast)
• Monroe Township (east)
• Union Township, Adams County (southeast)
• Root Township, Adams County (south)
• Preble Township, Adams County (southwest)
• Marion Township (west)
• Adams Township (northwest)

Four Presidents Corners, a monument, was built in 1917 where Madison Township meets with Monroe, Jackson, and Jefferson townships.^{[4] [5]} All four townships are named after presidents.

Cemeteries

The township contains Massilon Cemetery and Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Airports and landing strips

• Valhalla Airport

Landmarks

• Bobilya Park

School districts

• East Allen County Schools

Political districts

• Indiana's 3rd congressional district
• State House District 79
• State Senate District 14

References

Citations

• Web site: Explore Census Data .

Sources

• United States Census Bureau
• United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
• IndianaMap

Notes and References

1. Web site: May 2023 . Census Bureau profile: Madison Township, Allen County, Indiana . . March 19, 2024.
2. Web site: Explore Census Data . 2024-08-09 . data.census.gov.
3. Web site: Total Population in Madison township, Allen County, Indiana . United States Census Bureau . U.S. Census Bureau.
4. Web site: FOUR PRESIDENTS CORNER. Allen County Public Library Digital Collections. October 16, 2022.
5. Web site: Four Presidents Corners. Allen County Public Library Digital Collections. October 16, 2022.