Washington Township is one of eleven

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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,029 and it contained 882 housing units. The township contains a portion of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

History

Washington Township was established in 1829. It was named for

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, the first President of the United States.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.97%) is land and (or 0.03%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these two cemeteries: Collier and Sample.

Major highways

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Lakes

* Bryant Creek Lake

School districts

* Monroe County Community School Corporation

Political districts

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* State House District 61 * State Senate District 37

References

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United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

IndianaMap

External links

{{authority control Townships in Monroe County, Indiana Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana Townships in Indiana