Green Township, Hancock County, Indiana

Green Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,662 and it contained 663 housing units.[1]

Green Township
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 39°54′17″N 85°44′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHancock
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total30.36 sq mi (78.6 km2)
  Land30.24 sq mi (78.3 km2)
  Water0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.40%
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,662
  Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453341

History

Green Township was organized in 1832.[2] It was named for John Green, a pioneer settler.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.36 square miles (78.6 km2), of which 30.24 square miles (78.3 km2) (or 99.60%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) (or 0.40%) is water.[1]

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Chappell, Cook, Olvey and Wynn.

Major highways

References

  • "Green Township, Hancock County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files


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