Stockton Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County,

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, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,158, down from 8,447 at 2010.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.34%) is land and (or 1.69%) is water. Lakes in this township include Boy Scout Pond. The stream of Willow Slough runs through this township.

Cities and towns

* Linton

Unincorporated towns

* Ellis * Hoosier * Island City *

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

Adjacent townships

* Wright Township (north) * Smith Township (northeast) * Grant Township (east) * Washington Township (southeast) * Stafford Township (south) * Jefferson Township, Sullivan County (southwest) * Cass Township, Sullivan County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains six cemeteries: Clayton, Fairview, German, Island City, Old Linton and Richards.

Major highways

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Education

Stockton Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Linton Public Library in Linton.

References

U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

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 {{GreeneCountyIN-geo-stub