Washington Township is one of seventeen townships in Kosciusko County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,025 (up from 2,996 at 2010[4]) and it contained 1,344 housing units.
Washington Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°12′59″N 85°42′31″W / 41.21639°N 85.70861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.43 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 34.86 sq mi (90.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,025 |
| • Density | 86/sq mi (33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 18-80756[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 454003 |
History
Washington Township was organized in 1838.[5]
The Robert Orr Polygonal Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[6]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.43 square miles (91.8 km2), of which 34.86 square miles (90.3 km2) (or 98.39%) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2) (or 1.64%) is water.[4]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Education
Washington Township residents are served by the Pierceton & Washington Township Public Library in Pierceton.[7]