Washington Township, Pike County, Indiana

Washington Township
Pike County
Township

Location in Pike County
Coordinates: 38°28′36″N 87°15′23″W / 38.47667°N 87.25639°W / 38.47667; -87.25639Coordinates: 38°28′36″N 87°15′23″W / 38.47667°N 87.25639°W / 38.47667; -87.25639
Country  United States
State  Indiana
County Pike
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 45.12 sq mi (116.9 km2)
 • Land 44.09 sq mi (114.2 km2)
 • Water 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km2)  2.28%
Elevation 472 ft (144 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 4,460
 • Density 101.2/sq mi (39.1/km2)
ZIP codes 47567, 47598
GNIS feature ID 0454013

Washington Township is one of nine townships in Pike County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,460 and it contained 2,000 housing units.[1]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 45.12 square miles (116.9 km2), of which 44.09 square miles (114.2 km2) (or 97.72%) is land and 1.03 square miles (2.7 km2) (or 2.28%) is water.[1] The White River defines the township's northern border, as well as the northern border of Pike County.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these eight cemeteries: Indian Mound, Johnson, Morrison, Old Town, Old Union, Stuckey, Walnut Hill and Walnut Hill.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Lakes

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
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