Washington Township is one of four

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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,896 and it contained 2,519 housing units. The township includes the northern portion of

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History

Washington Township was established in 1836. The

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and Theodore Clement Steele House and Studio are listed on the

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 97.47%) is land and (or 2.53%) is water. Axsom Branch Pond and Terrill Ridge Pond are in this township.

Cities and towns

Nashville Nashville is the capital city of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the seat of Davidson County. With a population of 689,447 at the 2020 U.S. census, Nashville is the most populous city in the state, 21st most-populous city in the U.S., and the ...

Unincorporated towns

* Annandale Estates * Belmont * Camp Roberts * Clarksdale * Gnaw Bone * Mount Liberty *

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* West Overlook (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* Hamblen (northeast) *

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(north) * Van Buren (southeast) * Benton Township, Monroe County (northwest) *

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(northeast) * Harrison Township, Bartholomew County (east) * Polk Township, Monroe County (southwest) * Salt Creek Township, Jackson County (south) * Salt Creek Township, Monroe County (west)

Major highways

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Cemeteries

The township contains eight cemeteries: Clark, Crouch, David, Dobbs, Hickory Hill, Marlett, Pittman, South View, and Terrill.

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

External links

Foxfire Park
Located downtown Nashville, Foxfire Park is home to Festivals, Arts and Crafts Fairs, Car Shows, and home to the annual Fall Fine Arts Festival which showcases over 200 Artists from around the Midwest.
Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

Town of Nashville
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