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.[2] The township contains a portion of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
Washington Township, Indiana | |
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Township | |
| Washington Township | |
A historic church in the township | |
Location in Monroe County | |
| Coordinates: 39°17′46″N 86°31′08″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Government | |
| • 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 | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,029 |
| • Density | 59.3/sq mi (22.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 46151, 47404, 47408, 47433 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 454007 |
Washington Township was established in 1829.[3] It was named for George Washington, the first President of the United States.[4]
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.[2]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these two cemeteries: Collier and Sample.
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County seat: Bloomington | ||
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