West Township, Marshall County, Indiana

West Township is one of ten townships in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,849 (down from 4,008 at 2010 ) and it contained 1,684 housing units.

History
West Township was organized in 1854.

The Chief Menominee Memorial Site and Ramsay-Fox Round Barn and Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.26 sqmi, of which 41.99 sqmi (or 97.06%) is land and 1.27 sqmi (or 2.94%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Plymouth (west edge)

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Donaldson at 41.36115°N, -86.44418°W
 * Twin Lakes at 41.30421°N, -86.35723°W

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Donaldson, McElrath and Mount Carmel.

Airports and landing strips

 * Gibson Airport
 * H J Umbaugh Airport

Lakes

 * Cook Lake
 * Flat Lake
 * Gilbert Lake
 * Holem Lake
 * Kreighbaum Lake
 * Pretty Lake
 * Thomas Lake

Education

 * Plymouth Community School Corporation

West Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Plymouth Public Library in Plymouth.

Political districts

 * Indiana's 2nd congressional district
 * State House District 17
 * State Senate District 5