Washington Township, Miami County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Washington Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,365 (down from 3,493 at 2010[3]) and it contained 1,563 housing units.
Washington Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Miami County | |
| Coordinates: 40°41′52″N 86°03′12″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.38 sq mi (73.5 km2) |
| • Land | 28.12 sq mi (72.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) 0.92% |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,365 |
| • Density | 119.7/sq mi (46.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 46914, 46970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 454006 |
History
The first settler, Thomas Henton, arrived in Washington Township in 1838 and built a cabin upon a hill.[4]
Washington Township was organized in 1843.[5] It was named for President George Washington.[6]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.38 square miles (73.5 km2), of which 28.12 square miles (72.8 km2) (or 99.08%) is land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2) (or 0.92%) is water.[3] The Wabash River defines the township's northern border.
Cities, towns, villages
- Peru (southeast quarter)
Unincorporated towns
- Park View Heights at 40.741431°N 86.049714°W
- South Peru at 40.745597°N 86.056936°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Crider, Rankin, Salem and Sharpee.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Shinn Bone Lane Airport
School districts
- Maconaquah School Corporation
- Peru Community Schools
Political districts
- Indiana's 5th congressional district
- State House District 23
- State House District 32
- State Senate District 18