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Wright Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,921.[1]

Wright Township
Township
Location in Greene County
Coordinates: 39°07′31″N 87°11′11″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Greene
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2)
• Land	35.68 sq mi (92.4 km2)
• Water	0.5 sq mi (1 km2)  1.38%
Elevation	633 ft (193 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	3,921
• Density	109.9/sq mi (42.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID	0454065

History

The Shakamak State Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[2]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.18 square miles (93.7 km²), of which 35.68 square miles (92.4 km²) (or 98.62%) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) (or 1.38%) is water.[1]

Cities and towns

• Jasonville

Unincorporated towns

• Antioch
• Gilmour
• Midland
• Midland Junction
• Redcuff Corner
• Vicksburg

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

• Lewis Township, Clay County (north)
• Smith Township (east)
• Grant Township (southeast)
• Stockton Township (south)
• Cass Township, Sullivan County (west)
• Jackson Township, Sullivan County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Bethel, Frye and Terhune.

Major highways

• SR 48
• SR 59

Airports and landing strips

• Shakamak Airport

References

• U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana

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