Stafford Township | |
|---|---|
) The Butler Community Mausoleum in the township's northwest | |
) Location of Stafford Township in DeKalb County | |
| Coordinates: 41°23′50″N 84°49′19″W / 41.39722°N 84.82194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.77 sq mi (38.3 km2) |
| • Land | 14.77 sq mi (38.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 283 |
| • Density | 19.2/sq mi (7.4/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-72512[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453868 |
Stafford Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 283 and it contained 123 housing units.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 14.77 square miles (38.3 km2), all land.[3]
Unincorporated towns
- Stafford Center
Major highways
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Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Wartenbe.
Popular Culture
The fictional Dr. Richard Kimble from the 1960s television series The Fugitive was from a community called Stafford in Indiana, as was his pursuer Lt. Gerard. The Kimble family lived in Stafford throughout the series.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.