Greensfork Township is one of eleven

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. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,083 (slightly up from 1,082 at 2010) and it contained 448 housing units.

History

Greensfork Township was organized in 1818. It was the site of the Greenville Settlement, one of three communities developed by

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who settled here by the mid-nineteenth century. Their children were among those who attended the

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, founded in the township by

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and free people of color after the state prohibited 'colored children' from attending public schools.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.89%) is land and (or 0.11%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

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

References

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
Townships in Randolph County, Indiana Townships in Indiana {{RandolphCountyIN-geo-stub