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DeutschWashington Township, Greene County, Indiana
Washington Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′48″N 87°03′32″W / 38.96333°N 87.05889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.95 sq mi (111.2 km2) |
| • Land | 42.53 sq mi (110.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km2) 0.98% |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,017 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453997 |
Washington Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,017,[1] down from 1,186 at 2010.[2]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,804 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,404 | 33.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,306 | −4.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,092 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,733 | −17.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,639 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,341 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,246 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,241 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,366 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,213 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,256 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,186 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,017 | −14.2% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[3] | |||
Geography
[edit]According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 42.95 square miles (111.2 km2), of which 42.53 square miles (110.2 km2) (or 99.02%) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2) (or 0.98%) is water.[2] Lakes in this township include Long Pond. The stream of Fourmile Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns
[edit]Unincorporated towns
[edit](This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
[edit]- Fairplay Township (northeast)
- Richland Township (northeast)
- Taylor Township (east)
- Cass Township (southeast)
- Vigo Township, Knox County (southwest)
- Stafford Township (west)
- Grant Township (northwest)
- Stockton Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
[edit]The township contains two cemeteries: Bogard and Mount Zion (Dog Island) and Marco.
Major highways
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References
[edit]- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ 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 February 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
External links
[edit]- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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