Washington Township, Dearborn County, Indiana

Washington Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,431 and it contained 574 housing units.[3]

Washington Township
Township
Location of Washington Township in Dearborn County
Location of Washington Township in Dearborn County
Coordinates: 39°01′40″N 84°58′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDearborn
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total13.64 sq mi (35.3 km2)
 • Land13.57 sq mi (35.1 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
[1]
732 ft (223 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,431
 • Density105.4/sq mi (40.7/km2)
FIPS code18-80540[2]
GNIS feature ID453991

History

Washington Township was established in 1852.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 13.64 square miles (35.3 km2), of which 13.57 square miles (35.1 km2) (or 99.49%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (or 0.51%) is water.[3]

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Mount Tabor Church.

Education

Washington Township residents may obtain a library card at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora.[5]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. Shaw, Archibald (1915). History of Dearborn County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. Unigraphic. pp. 221.
  5. "FAQ". Aurora Public Library District. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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