Smith Township, Whitley County, Indiana

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 35.3 sqmi, of which 34.93 sqmi (or 98.95%) is land and 0.37 sqmi (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
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Blue Lake
 * Collins

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

 * [[Image:US 33.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 33
 * [[Image:Indiana 205.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 205

Education
Smith Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Churubusco Public Library.