| Washington Township | |
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| — Township — | |
| Location of Washington Township in Warren County | |
| Location of Warren County in Indiana | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warren |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.51 sq mi (50.53 km2) |
| • Land | 19.12 sq mi (49.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) 2% |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,351 |
| • Density | 123/sq mi (47.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454022 |
Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Warren County, Indiana, USA. It is the most populous township in the county; its population is 2,351 according to the 2000 census,[1] with 1,935 of those living in Williamsport.[2] It has the highest population density of the Warren County townships at about 123 people per square mile.[3]
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The area that became Washington Township was first settled in 1827.[4] Originally, the county was divided into four townships when it was formed in 1827; Washington Township was created a few years later in March 1830.[5]
The township covers an area of 19.51 square miles (50.5 km2); of this, 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2) or 2 percent is water. The Wabash River defines the township's southeastern border. Big Pine Creek flows through the far northeastern corner of the township on its way to the Wabash River.[6] The streams of Clear Branch, Dry Branch, Fall Branch and Rock Creek also run through this township.
The county seat of Williamsport is in the east part of the township, near the river. Williamsport Falls, the highest waterfall in the State of Indiana, is in downtown Williamsport; the stream of Fall Creek flows through the town and falls 90 feet (27 m) over a sandstone ledge.[7]
The township contains these four cemeteries: Highland,[8] Hillside,[9] Owens[10] and Robb.[11]
Indiana State Road 28 passes through the township from east to west. Coming from the Illinois state line and West Lebanon, it goes directly east, then veers to the northeast and goes through Williamsport, then crosses the river and passes east through Attica in Fountain County.[12] U.S. Route 41 and State Road 55 pass through the northeastern corner of the township and briefly share the route of State Road 28.[13][14]
A Norfolk Southern Railroad line passes through the township from east to west, leaving the township when it also crosses the river. For much of its route through the township, it parallels State Road 28, running just south of the highway.[15]
Washington Township is part of the Metropolitan School District of Warren County. It contains one of the three elementary schools in the county, located in Williamsport.[16]
Washington Township has a trustee who administers rural fire protection and ambulance service, provides poor relief, manages cemetery care, and performs farm assessment, among other duties. The trustee is assisted in these duties by a three-member township board. The trustees and board members are elected to four-year terms.[17]
Washington Township is part of Indiana's 8th congressional district, Indiana House of Representatives District 42,[18] and Indiana State Senate District 23.[19]
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In recent years, average temperatures in Williamsport have ranged from a low of 13 °F (−11 °C) in January to a high of 84 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −24 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1999 and a record high of 99 °F (37 °C) was recorded in July 1995. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.59 inches (40 mm) inches in February to 4.50 inches (114 mm) inches in June.[20]
| Liberty Township | Warren Township | |||
| Pike Township | Logan Township, Fountain County | |||
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| Shawnee Township, Fountain County |
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