Washington Township, Elkhart County, Indiana

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Washington Township
Map highlighting Washington Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.svg
Location of Washington Township in Elkhart County
Coordinates: 41°43′54″N85°49′55″W / 41.73167°N 85.83194°W / 41.73167; -85.83194
Country United States
State Indiana
County Elkhart
Government
  Type Indiana township
Area
  Total
26.1 sq mi (68 km2)
  Land25.33 sq mi (65.6 km2)
  Water0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
778 ft (237 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total
6,892
  Density274.1/sq mi (105.8/km2)
FIPS code 18-80594 [3]
GNIS feature ID 453994

Washington Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana, USA. At the 2000 census, its population was 6,945. [4]

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History

It is named after George Washington. [5]

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. [4]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(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.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Census Bureau profile: Washington Township, Elkhart County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. 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.
  5. History of Elkhart County, Indiana. Chas. C. Chapman Co. 1881. p. 1149.