Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,176 and it contained 4,543 housing units.[1]
Washington Township | |
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Township | |
The Washington County Courthouse in Salem | |
Location in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°36′49″N 86°06′07″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 75.31 sq mi (195.1 km2) |
| • Land | 74.95 sq mi (194.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km2) 0.48% |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,176 |
| • Density | 135.8/sq mi (52.4/km2) |
| ZIP code | 47167 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454023 |
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 75.31 square miles (195.1 km2), of which 74.95 square miles (194.1 km2) (or 99.52%) is land and 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2) (or 0.48%) is water.[1]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these thirteen cemeteries: Blue River Hicksite, Blue River Quaker Orthodox, Coggswell, McKnight, New Philadelphia, Nicholson, Norris, Old Hebron, Paynter, Poor Farm, Stalker, Winslow and Wright.
Washington Township is served by the Salem-Washington Township Public Library.[2]
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County seat: Salem | ||
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