Washington Township is one of nine townships in Decatur County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,053 (up from 13,304 at 2010[3]) and it contained 6,177 housing units.[4]
Washington Township | |
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![]() Location of Washington Township in Decatur County | |
Coordinates: 39°20′13″N 85°28′22″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Decatur |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
• Township Trustee | Beverly Rivera |
Area | |
• Total | 55.24 sq mi (143.1 km2) |
• Land | 55.07 sq mi (142.6 km2) |
• Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,053 |
• Density | 250/sq mi (98/km2) |
Time zone | EST |
Area code | 812 |
FIPS code | 18-80558[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 453992 |
Washington Township was organized in 1822.[6]
Strauther Pleak Round Barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[7]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 55.24 square miles (143.1 km2), of which 55.07 square miles (142.6 km2) (or 99.69%) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) (or 0.31%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Craig
- Knarr Corner
- McCoy
- Middle Branch
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Clinton Township (north)
- Fugit Township (northeast)
- Salt Creek Township (east)
- Marion Township (south)
- Sand Creek Township (southwest)
- Clay Township (west)
- Adams Township (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Forsythe, Saint Marys, Sand Creek, South Park and Springer.
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