Fairplay Township, Greene County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Fairplay Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 505,[1] down from 575 at 2010.[2]
Fairplay Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 39°02′31″N 87°00′15″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.19 sq mi (67.8 km2) |
| • Land | 25.85 sq mi (67.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) 1.26% |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 505 |
| • Density | 19.5/sq mi (7.54/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453288 |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 26.19 square miles (67.8 km2), of which 25.85 square miles (67.0 km2) (or 98.70%) is land and 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) (or 1.26%) is water.[2] The stream of Lattas Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns
- Switz City (east quarter)
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Jefferson Township (north)
- Highland Township (northeast)
- Richland Township (east)
- Taylor Township (southeast)
- Washington Township (southwest)
- Grant Township (west)
- Smith Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Castle Hill.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
Notable natives
- Martin Wines, state representative
