Howard Township, Washington County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Howard Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,272 and it contained 485 housing units.[1] It was named for Gen. Tilghman Howard.[2]
CountryUnited States
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
ZIP codes
47108, 47120, 47125, 47165, 47167
Howard Township | |
|---|---|
Beck's Mill, a historic site in the township | |
 Location in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°31′12″N 86°10′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.13 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.82 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.78 km2) 0.83% |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,272 |
| • Density | 35.51/sq mi (13.71/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47108, 47120, 47125, 47165, 47167 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453421 |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.13 square miles (93.6 km2), of which 35.82 square miles (92.8 km2) (or 99.14%) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (or 0.83%) is water.[4]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Washington Township (northeast)
- Pierce Township (east)
- Jackson Township (southeast)
- Posey Township (southwest)
- Madison Township (west)
- Vernon Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Becks, Hall, Kansas Church, Smith-Miller Pioneer and Voyles.
School districts
- West Washington School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 9th congressional district
- State House District 73
- State Senate District 44