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Georgetown Township, Floyd County, Indiana
Georgetown Township is one of five townships in Floyd County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,632 and it contained 3,733 housing units.[3]
Georgetown Township | |
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Georgetown along Highway 64 | |
Location of Georgetown Township in Floyd County | |
| Coordinates: 38°18′02″N 85°56′57″W / 38.30056°N 85.94917°WCoordinates: 38°18′02″N 85°56′57″W / 38.30056°N 85.94917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Floyd |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.76 sq mi (69.3 km2) |
| • Land | 26.63 sq mi (69.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,632 |
| • Density | 361.7/sq mi (139.7/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-27342[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453324 |
Horses graze on a farm along Henriott Road in Georgetown Township.
History
The Beard-Kerr Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 26.76 square miles (69.3 km2), of which 26.63 square miles (69.0 km2) (or 99.51%) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) (or 0.49%) is water. Indian Creek runs through Georgetown Township originating from Galena, Indiana to the northeast.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
Adjacent townships
- Lafayette Township (northeast)
- New Albany Township (east)
- Franklin Township (southeast)
- Franklin Township, Harrison County (southwest)
- Jackson Township, Harrison County (west)
- Greenville Township (northwest)
Major highways
References
- "Georgetown Township, Floyd County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/17/12 through 12/21/12. National Park Service. 2012-12-28.
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana