Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana
| Washington Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Owen County |
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| Coordinates: 39°17′35″N 86°45′25″W / 39.29306°N 86.75694°WCoordinates: 39°17′35″N 86°45′25″W / 39.29306°N 86.75694°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Indiana
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| County | Owen |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.57 sq mi (123.2 km2) |
| • Land | 47.4 sq mi (123 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km2) 0.36% |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,164 |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (50/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47431, 47433, 47460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 454011 |
Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,164 and it contained 2,755 housing units.
Washington Township was organized in 1819. It was named for George Washington.
The CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum, McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse, Secrest-Wampler House, and Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.57 square miles (123.2 km2), of which 47.4 square miles (123 km2) (or 99.64%) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) (or 0.36%) is water. The White River defines the northeastern border of the township.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these seven cemeteries: Blair, Chambersville, Mount Moriah, River Hill, Riverside, Rose and Witham.
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