Washington Township, Greene County, Indiana

Washington Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,017,[1] down from 1,186 at 2010.[2]

Washington Township
Location in Greene County
Location in Greene County
Coordinates: 38°57′48″N 87°03′32″W / 38.96333°N 87.05889°W / 38.96333; -87.05889
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total42.95 sq mi (111.2 km2)
 • Land42.53 sq mi (110.2 km2)
 • Water0.42 sq mi (1.1 km2)  0.98%
Elevation
482 ft (147 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,017
 • Density24/sq mi (9.1/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453997
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18901,804
19002,40433.3%
19102,306−4.1%
19202,092−9.3%
19301,733−17.2%
19401,639−5.4%
19501,341−18.2%
19601,246−7.1%
19701,241−0.4%
19801,36610.1%
19901,213−11.2%
20001,2563.5%
20101,186−5.6%
20201,017−14.2%
Source: US Decennial Census[3]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 42.95 square miles (111.2 km2), of which 42.53 square miles (110.2 km2) (or 99.02%) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2) (or 0.98%) is water.[2] Lakes in this township include Long Pond. The stream of Fourmile Creek runs through this township.

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains two cemeteries: Bogard and Mount Zion (Dog Island) and Marco.

Major highways

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References

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  1. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  3. ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
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