Walker Township, Jasper County, Indiana



Walker Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,692 (up from 3,663 at 2010 ) and it contained 1,347 housing units.

Walker Township was established in 1851.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 58.45 sqmi, of which 58.09 sqmi (or 99.38%) is land and 0.37 sqmi (or 0.63%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

 * Asphaltum
 * Kniman
 * Laura

Politics
-As of October 2, 2020

Township Trustee: Township Board Members:
 * Ryan Myers (Republican)
 * Brian Hanewich (Democratic)
 * Stan Ketchum (Democratic)
 * David B Whitaker (Democratic)

Adjacent townships

 * Kankakee Township (northeast)
 * Railroad Township, Starke County (northeast)
 * Cass Township, Pulaski County (east)
 * Gillam Township (southeast)
 * Barkley Township (south)
 * Keener Township (west)
 * Union Township (west)
 * Wheatfield Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Hershman, Kniman and Lutheran.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 231.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 231
 * [[Image:Indiana 49.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 49
 * [[Image:Indiana 110.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 110

Education
Walker Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.