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Washington Township, Clark County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,702 and it contained 744 housing units.[3]
Washington Township | |
|---|---|
Scene in New Washington | |
Location of Washington Township in Clark County | |
| Coordinates: 38°33′57″N 85°33′27″W / 38.56583°N 85.55750°WCoordinates: 38°33′57″N 85°33′27″W / 38.56583°N 85.55750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.29 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.19 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,702 |
| • Density | 48.4/sq mi (18.7/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-80450[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453987 |
History
Washington Township was organized in 1816.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.29 square miles (91.4 km2), of which 35.19 square miles (91.1 km2) (or 99.72%) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) (or 0.26%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
Adjacent townships
- Saluda Township, Jefferson County (northeast)
- Bethlehem Township (east)
- Owen Township (south)
- Oregon Township (west)
- Lexington Township, Scott County (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains several cemeteries: Adams (a.k.a. Fifer), Barnes, Barnes Community House, Britan Cemetery (a.k.a. Pisgah), Crown Hill, Fouts/Robison, Frazier Family, Glass Family, Grayfriar-McMillen, Lawrence, Izzard, New Washington Christian Church, Staples, Work (a.k.a. Bower-Work Henly-Work) [5]
References
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- U.S. Board on Geographic Names
- ^ "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.
- ^ Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington, Indiana. Chicago Printing Company. 1889. pp. 13.
- ^ Mauk, Lois. "Clark County, Indiana Cemeteries". usgennet.org. USGenNet. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana