Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richland Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 15,098, and it contained 6,455 housing units.[2]
Richland Township | |
|---|---|
 The Matthews Mansion, located in the northern part of the township | |
 Location in Monroe County | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′53″N 86°37′38″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.44 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.44 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 15,098 |
| • Density | 404.8/sq mi (156.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 47404, 47429, 47433, 47460 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453798 |
Richland Township was established in 1829.[3]
Ennis Archaeological Site, Maple Grove Road Rural Historic District, Matthews Stone Company Historic District, and Leroy Mayfield House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4][5]
According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of 35.44 square miles (91.8 km2) land.[2]
Cities, towns, and villages
- Bloomington (west edge)
- Ellettsville (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns
- Forest Park Heights at 39.209491°N 86.588610°W
- West Brook Downs at 39.214491°N 86.601111°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Coffey, Dowell, Richland, and Whitehall.
Major highways
- Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
- Indiana's 9th congressional district
- State House District 46
- State Senate District 40
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