Washington Township, Elkhart County, Indiana
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| Location of Washington Township in Elkhart County Location of Washington Township in Elkhart County |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.1 sq mi (68 km2) |
| • Land | 25.33 sq mi (65.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,945 |
| • Density | 274.1/sq mi (105.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-80594[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453994 |
Washington Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,945.[3]
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History
Its namesake is George Washington.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 26.1 square miles (68 km2), of which 25.33 square miles (65.6 km2) (or 97.05%) is land and 0.76 square miles (2.0 km2) (or 2.91%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Cathcart, Oak Ridge, Proctor and Trout Creek.
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Municipalities and communities of Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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