Washington Township, Elkhart County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana, USA. At the 2000 census, its population was 6,945.[3]
Washington Township | |
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 Location of Washington Township in Elkhart County | |
| Coordinates: 41°43′54″N 85°49′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.1 sq mi (68 km2) |
| • Land | 25.33 sq mi (65.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,945 |
| • Density | 274.1/sq mi (105.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-80594[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453994 |
History
It is named after George Washington.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 26.1 square miles (68 km2), of which 25.33 square miles (65.6 km2) (or 97.05%) is land and 0.76 square miles (2.0 km2) (or 2.91%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Nibbyville
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Cathcart, Oak Ridge, Proctor and Trout Creek.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 25 October 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- History of Elkhart County, Indiana. Chas. C. Chapman Co. 1881. p. 1149.
External links
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Municipalities and communities of Elkhart County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Elkhart County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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