Wright Township, Greene County, Indiana

Wright Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,550,[1] down from 3,921 at 2010.[2]

Wright Township
Location in Greene County
Location in Greene County
Coordinates: 39°07′31″N 87°11′11″W / 39.12528°N 87.18639°W / 39.12528; -87.18639
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2)
 • Land35.68 sq mi (92.4 km2)
 • Water0.5 sq mi (1 km2)  1.38%
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,550
 • Density98/sq mi (38/km2)
GNIS feature ID0454065
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18901,500
19001,5966.4%
19105,980274.7%
19207,94932.9%
19306,238−21.5%
19405,843−6.3%
19504,711−19.4%
19604,001−15.1%
19703,821−4.5%
19804,22010.4%
19903,950−6.4%
20004,2246.9%
20103,921−7.2%
20203,550−9.5%
Source: US Decennial Census[3]

History

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The Shakamak State Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.18 square miles (93.7 km2), of which 35.68 square miles (92.4 km2) (or 98.62%) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (or 1.38%) is water.[2]

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 three cemeteries: Bethel, Frye and Terhune.

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

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  • Shakamak Airport

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".
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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