German Township is one of twelve townships in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,093 and it contained 2,920 housing units.[2]
German Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Bartholomew County | |
| Coordinates: 39°18′10″N 85°59′20″W / 39.30278°N 85.98889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.33 sq mi (81.1 km2) |
| • Land | 31.23 sq mi (80.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) 0.32% |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,980 |
| • Density | 227.1/sq mi (87.7/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46124, 47201, 47203, 47280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453325 |
History edit
The James Marr House and Farm and Pugh Ford Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
Geography edit
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 31.33 square miles (81.1 km2), of which 31.23 square miles (80.9 km2) (or 99.68%) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (or 0.32%) is water.[2] Camp Atterbury borders the township to the west.
Cities, towns, villages edit
- Columbus (north edge)
- Edinburgh (south quarter)
- Taylorsville
Unincorporated communities edit
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships edit
- Jackson Township, Shelby County (northeast)
- Washington Township, Shelby County (northeast)
- Flat Rock Township (east)
- Columbus Township (south)
- Blue River Township, Johnson County (northwest)
Cemeteries edit
The township contains these three cemeteries: Steenbarger, Tannehill and Treadway.
Major highways edit
School districts edit
- Bartholomew County School Corporation
Political districts edit
- Indiana's 6th congressional district
- State House District 59
- State Senate District 41
References edit
Citations edit
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: German Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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External links edit
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