Wright Township, Greene County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Wright Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,550,[1] down from 3,921 at 2010.[2]
Wright Township, Indiana | |
|---|---|
Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 39°07′31″N 87°11′11″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Named after | Rev. Richard Wright |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.68 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) 1.38% |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,550 |
| • Density | 99.5/sq mi (38.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454065 |
History
Wright Township was named after Reverend Richard Wright, a pioneer preacher.[4]
The Shakamak State Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[5]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.18 square miles (93.7 km2), of which 35.68 square miles (92.4 km2) (or 98.62%) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (or 1.38%) is water.[2]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Gilmour
- Midland
- Midland Junction
- Redcuff Corner
- Vicksburg
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Lewis Township, Clay County (north)
- Smith Township (east)
- Grant Township (southeast)
- Stockton Township (south)
- Cass Township, Sullivan County (west)
- Jackson Township, Sullivan County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Bethel, Frye and Terhune.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Shakamak Airport
