Washington Township, Grant County, Indiana
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Washington Township | |
Location of Washington Township in Grant County | |
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Grant |
Area | |
- Total | 34.2 sq mi (88.59 km²) |
- Land | 34.08 sq mi (88.28 km²) |
- Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) 0.35% |
Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
Population (2000) | |
- Total | 3,894 |
- Density | 114.3/sq mi (44.1/km²) |
GNIS feature ID | 0453996 |
Washington Township' is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,894.
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[edit] Geography
Washington Township covers an area of 34.2 square miles (88.59 square kilometers); of this, 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers) or 0.35 percent is water. The streams of Big Lick Creek and Hummel Creek run through this township.
[edit] Cities and towns
- Marion (northeast edge)
[edit] Unincorporated towns
- Hanfield
- Landess
- Shadeland
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
[edit] Adjacent townships
- Wayne Township, Huntington County (north)
- Jefferson Township, Huntington County (northeast)
- Van Buren Township (east)
- Monroe Township (southeast)
- Center Township (south)
- Pleasant Township (west)
- Liberty Township, Wabash County (northwest)
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Fairview, Hummel-Lobdell and Salem.
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