Taylor Township is one of fifteen

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in Greene County,

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History

The Richland-Plummer Creek Covered Bridge and Scotland Hotel are listed on the

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.79%) is land and (or 0.21%) is water. The streams of Black Ankle Creek, Bogard Creek, Burcham Branch, Clifty Branch, Dowden Branch, Flyblow Branch and Stone Branch run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

* Richland Township (north) * Center Township (northeast) * Jackson Township (east) * Perry Township, Martin County (south) * Madison Township, Daviess County (southwest) * Cass Township (west) * Washington Township (west) * Fairplay Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Dowden, Hasler, Smith-Bethel and Taylor Ridge.

Major highways

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Education

It is in the Bloomfield School District.
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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
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