Washington Township, Jackson County, Indiana
| Washington Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Jackson County | |
| Coordinates: 38°52′11″N 85°54′06″W / 38.86972°N 85.90167°WCoordinates: 38°52′11″N 85°54′06″W / 38.86972°N 85.90167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.87 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.86 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,122 |
| • Density | 31.3/sq mi (12.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454001 |
Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,122 and it contained 434 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.87 square miles (92.9 km2), of which 35.86 square miles (92.9 km2) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[1] The stream of Horse Lick runs through this township.
Unincorporated towns
Extinct towns
- Chestnut Ridge
Adjacent townships
- Jackson Township (north)
- Spencer Township, Jennings County (northeast)
- Marion Township, Jennings County (east)
- Vernon Township (southeast)
- Grassy Fork Township (southwest)
- Brownstown Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Chestnut Ridge.
Major highways
References
- 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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