Monroe Township, Clark County, Indiana
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Monroe Township | |
|---|---|
 Location of Monroe Township in Clark County | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′41″N 85°46′25″W / 38.54472°N 85.77361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 56.06 sq mi (145.2 km2) |
| • Land | 55.78 sq mi (144.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 520 ft (160 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,610 |
| • Density | 96.9/sq mi (37.4/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-50274[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453636 |
Monroe Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,402 and it contained 2,125 housing units.[4]
Monroe Township was organized prior to 1827 but the exact date is unclear because records have been lost. It was likely named for President James Monroe.[5]
