Highland Township is one of fifteen
townships
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in
Greene County,
Indiana
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,
USA
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. As of the
2020 census, its population was 688,
down from 718 at
2010
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.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.33%) is land and (or 0.67%) is water.
The streams of Camp Creek, Clark Creek, Dead Horse Branch, Goose Creek, Jim Creek and Kelly Branch run through this township.
Unincorporated towns
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Calvertville
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Tulip
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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Franklin Township, Owen County (north)
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Beech Creek Township (east)
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Richland Township (south)
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Fairplay Township (southwest)
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Jefferson Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains nine cemeteries: Bucher, Calvertville, Goodwin, Kelley, Owens, Snyder, Stalcup, Wall and Walnut Grove.
Major highways
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Education
It is in the
Bloomfield School District.
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References
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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township Association
United Township Association of Indiana
Townships in Greene County, Indiana
Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana
Townships in Indiana
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