Washington Township, Parke County, Indiana

Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Parke County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,302 and it contained 457 housing units.[2]

Washington Township
Location in Parke County
Coordinates: 39°49′42″N 87°10′39″W
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyParke
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total36.13 sq mi (93.6 km2)
  Land35.95 sq mi (93.1 km2)
  Water0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.50%
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,302
  Density36.2/sq mi (14.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
47832, 47856, 47859, 47872
Area code(s)765
GNIS feature ID454012

History

The Sanitorium Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.13 square miles (93.6 km2), of which 35.95 square miles (93.1 km2) (or 99.50%) is land and 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2) (or 0.50%) is water.[2]

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these seven cemeteries: Barnes, Bethany, Buchanan, Elder, Overman, Poplar and Rawlings.

Major highways

School districts

  • Turkey Run Community School Corporation

Political districts

  • State House District 44
  • State Senate District 38

References

  • "Washington Township, Parke County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
  • United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • IndianaMap
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