Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana
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| Washington Township | |
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| A historic church in the township
A historic church in the township
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| Location in Monroe County Location in Monroe County |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.24 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.23 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,029 |
| • Density | 59.3/sq mi (22.9/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46151, 47404, 47408, 47433 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454007 |
Washington Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,029 and it contained 882 housing units.[1] The township contains a portion of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
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History
Washington Township was established in 1829.[2] It was named for George Washington, the first President of the United States.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.24 square miles (88.7 km2), of which 34.23 square miles (88.7 km2) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[1]
Unincorporated towns
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- Modesto at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- Wayport at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Collier and Sample.
Major highways
Lakes
- Bryant Creek Lake
School districts
- Monroe County Community School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 9th congressional district
- State House District 61
- State Senate District 37
References
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- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
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External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Washington Township
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