Green Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,662 and it contained 663 housing units.[1]
Green Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Location in Hancock County | |
Coordinates: 39°54′17″N 85°44′45″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Hancock |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 30.36 sq mi (78.6 km2) |
• Land | 30.24 sq mi (78.3 km2) |
• Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2) 0.40% |
Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,662 |
• Density | 55/sq mi (21/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 0453341 |
Green Township was organized in 1832.[2] It was named for John Green, a pioneer settler.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.36 square miles (78.6 km2), of which 30.24 square miles (78.3 km2) (or 99.60%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) (or 0.40%) is water.[1]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains four cemeteries: Chappell, Cook, Olvey and Wynn.
Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Indiana, United States | ||
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County seat: Greenfield | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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