Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,164 and it contained 2,755 housing units.[1]
Washington Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Location in Owen County | |
Coordinates: 39°17′35″N 86°45′25″W | |
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County | Owen |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 47.57 sq mi (123.2 km2) |
• Land | 47.4 sq mi (123 km2) |
• Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km2) 0.36% |
Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 6,164 |
• Density | 130/sq mi (50/km2) |
ZIP codes | 47431, 47433, 47460 |
GNIS feature ID | 454011 |
Washington Township was organized in 1819. It was named for George Washington.[2]
The CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum, McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse, Secrest-Wampler House, and Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.57 square miles (123.2 km2), of which 47.4 square miles (123 km2) (or 99.64%) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) (or 0.36%) is water.[1] The White River defines the northeastern border of the township.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these seven cemeteries: Blair, Chambersville, Mount Moriah, River Hill, Riverside, Rose and Witham.
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Municipalities and communities of Owen County, Indiana, United States | ||
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County seat: Spencer | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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