Washington Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana

Washington Township is one of seventeen townships in Kosciusko County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,996 and it contained 1,335 housing units.[3]

Washington Township
Coordinates: 41°12′59″N 85°42′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyKosciusko
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total35.43 sq mi (91.8 km2)
  Land34.86 sq mi (90.3 km2)
  Water0.58 sq mi (1.5 km2)
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,996
  Density86/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code18-80756[2]
GNIS feature ID454003

History

Washington Township was organized in 1838.[4]

The Robert Orr Polygonal Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[5]

Geography

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.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Education

Washington Township residents are served by the Pierceton & Washington Township Public Library in Pierceton.[6]

References


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