Washington Township, Pike County, Indiana
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]
Washington Township Pike County | |
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 Location in Pike County | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′36″N 87°15′23″W | |
| 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 | 454013 |
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
- Alford at 38.491438°N 87.24279°W
- Arda at 38.517271°N 87.250568°W
- Ashby Yards at 38.474493°N 87.284735°W
- Rogers at 38.538383°N 87.223901°W
- West Petersburg at 38.487549°N 87.289180°W
- Willisville at 38.450882°N 87.295569°W
(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.
Airports and landing strips
- Whiteriver Airfield
Lakes
- Warner Lake
School districts
- Pike County School Corporation
Political districts
- State House District 64
- State Senate District 48
References
- "Washington Township, Pike County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
- United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
- "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Washington Township
Places adjacent to Washington Township, Pike County, Indiana | |
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Municipalities and communities of Pike County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Pike County | |
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| Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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