Washington Township is one of seventeen townships in Kosciusko County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,025 (up from 2,996 at 2010[4]) and it contained 1,344 housing units.
Washington Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°12′59″N 85°42′31″W / 41.21639°N 85.70861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.43 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 34.86 sq mi (90.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,025 |
| • Density | 86/sq mi (33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 18-80756[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 454003 |
History edit
Washington Township was organized in 1838.[5]
The Robert Orr Polygonal Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[6]
Geography edit
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.43 square miles (91.8 km2), of which 34.86 square miles (90.3 km2) (or 98.39%) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2) (or 1.64%) is water.[4]
Cities and towns edit
Unincorporated towns edit
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Education edit
Washington Township residents are served by the Pierceton & Washington Township Public Library in Pierceton.[7]
References edit
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Washington Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1887. p. 715.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
External links edit
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