Wright Township is one of fifteen

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in Greene County,

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. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,550, down from 3,921 at

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History

The Shakamak State Park Historic District was listed on the

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in 2000.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.62%) is land and (or 1.38%) is water.

Cities and towns

* Jasonville

Unincorporated towns

* Gilmour * Midland *

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* Redcuff Corner * Vicksburg (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* Lewis Township, Clay County (north) * Smith Township (east) * Grant Township (southeast) * Stockton Township (south) * Cass Township, Sullivan County (west) * Jackson Township, Sullivan County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Bethel, Frye and Terhune.

Major highways

* *

Airports and landing strips

* Shakamak Airport

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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