Anderson Township is one of ten
townships in
Warrick County,
Indiana
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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,274 and it contained 500 housing units.
History
Southern Anderson Township is the location of the
Yankeetown site, an important
archaeological site
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from the
Woodland
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and
Mississippian periods.
Anderson Township was established in 1813. The township was named for Bailey Anderson, a pioneer settler.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 93.63%) is land and (or 6.37%) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
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Newburgh (east edge)
Unincorporated towns
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Dayville at
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Red Brush at
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Vanada at
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Yankeetown at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Boon Township (north)
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Luce Township, Spencer County (east)
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Ohio Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains Bates Hill Cemetery.
Rivers
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Ohio River
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Lakes
* Collins Lake
School districts
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Warrick County School Corporation
The Warrick County School Corporation (WCSC) is the second largest public school-governing body in Southwestern Indiana, and the 27th largest in the state. It is responsible for providing education to the second largest county in the area, W ...
Political districts
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Indiana's 8th congressional district
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State House District 74
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State House District 78
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State Senate District 47
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State Senate District 50
References
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United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line ShapefilesIndianaMap
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Warrick County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana