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Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monroe Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. In the 2010 census, its population was 8,786 and it contained 4,098 housing units.[2]
Monroe Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Madison County | |
| Coordinates: 40°15′52″N 85°39′28″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 51.25 sq mi (132.7 km2) |
| • Land | 51.22 sq mi (132.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 8,777 |
| • Density | 171.5/sq mi (66.2/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46001, 46063, 46070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453642 |
Monroe Township was organized in 1836. It was named for President James Monroe.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 51.25 square miles (132.7 km2), of which 51.22 square miles (132.7 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.04%) is water.[2]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these six cemeteries: Bell, Donahue, Parkview, Pisgah, Star and Walker.
Monroe Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library in Alexandria.[4]
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