Smithfield Township, DeKalb County, Indiana

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 35.09 sqmi, of which 34.99 sqmi (or 99.72%) is land and 0.1 sqmi (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

 * [[Image:I-69.svg|25px]] Interstate 69
 * [[Image:US 6.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 6
 * [[Image:Indiana 4.svg|25px]] State Road 4
 * [[Image:Indiana 427.svg|25px]] State Road 427

Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Barkers Chapel and Cedar Lake.