Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Guthrie Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States.[2] As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,383 and it contained 654 housing units.[3][4]
United StatesGuthrie Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Lawrence County | |
| Coordinates: 38°48′38″N 86°20′14″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.79 sq mi (110.8 km2) |
| • Land | 42.19 sq mi (109.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) 1.40% |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,312 |
| • Density | 32.8/sq mi (12.7/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47264, 47421, 47430, 47467 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453359 |
History
Guthrie Township was established in the early 1860s.[5] Guthrie was the surname of a family of pioneer settlers.[6]
The Clampitt Site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.[7]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 42.79 square miles (110.8 km2), of which 42.19 square miles (109.3 km2) (or 98.60%) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (or 1.40%) is water.[3] The township's southern border is defined by the East Fork White River.
Unincorporated towns
- Buddha at 38.791997°N 86.406656°W
- Fort Ritner at 38.773109°N 86.281096°W
- Leesville at 38.845608°N 86.284431°W
- Pinhook at 38.815330°N 86.356377°W
- Tunnelton at 38.768664°N 86.342765°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)[2]
Cemeteries
The township contains these cemeteries: Carlton, Dodd, Johnston, and Pinhook.
Demographics
School districts
- North Lawrence Community Schools
Political districts
- Indiana's 4th congressional district
- State House District 65
- State Senate District 44
Organizations
- Guthrie Township Volunteer Fire Department