Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana

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Greencastle Township
Township
Ridge Avenue in the Northwood Historic District.jpg
The Northwood Historic District in Greencastle
Map highlighting Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana.svg
Coordinates: 39°38′37″N86°50′49″W / 39.64361°N 86.84694°W / 39.64361; -86.84694
Country United States
State Indiana
County Putnam
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total34.44 sq mi (89.2 km2)
 • Land34.32 sq mi (88.9 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
[1]
830 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total13,136
 • Density382.7/sq mi (147.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code 765
FIPS code 18-29376 [2]
GNIS feature ID 453347

Greencastle Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13,136 and it contained 4,810 housing units. [3] This township contains the county seat of Greencastle and is home to DePauw University, a liberal arts college of 2,300 students.

Contents

History

Forest Hill Cemetery and the Alfred Hirt House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [4] [5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.44 square miles (89.2 km2), of which 34.32 square miles (88.9 km2) (or 99.65%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) (or 0.35%) is water. [3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

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References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. 1 2 "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 February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ↑ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/14/15 through 9/18/15. National Park Service. September 25, 2015.


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