Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Greencastle Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,554 (down from 13,136 at 2010[3]) and it contained 5,002 housing units.[4] This township contains the county seat of Greencastle and is home to DePauw University, a liberal arts college of 2,300 students.
Greencastle Township | |
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The Northwood Historic District in Greencastle | |
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| Coordinates: 39°38′37″N 86°50′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.44 sq mi (89.2 km2) |
| • Land | 34.32 sq mi (88.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 12,554 |
| • Density | 365.8/sq mi (141.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-29376[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453347 |
History
Forest Hill Cemetery and the Alfred Hirt House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5][6]
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.)
Education
It is in Greencastle Community School Corporation,[7] which includes Greencastle High School.
