Licking Township, Blackford County, Indiana


Licking Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,899 and it contained 3,885 housing units. The township was named after Lick Creek and a salt lick in the area. The first settlers in what became Blackford County arrived in the Lick Creek area in 1831.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water. Cains Lake and Lake Mohee are in this township. Lick Creek flows through the township.

Cities and towns

The township contains at least seven cemeteries: Cunningham, Greenlawn, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lion, Sprague, Stewart, and Willman.