Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,387 (up from 6,164 at 2010) and it contained 2,616 housing units.
History Washington Township was organized in 1819. It was named for George Washington.
The CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum, McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse, Secrest-Wampler House, and Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.64%) is land and (or 0.36%) is water. The White River defines the northeastern border of the township.
Cities, towns, villages Spencer
Unincorporated towns Highets Corner at Romona at Southport at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries The township contains these seven cemeteries: Blair, Chambersville, Mount Moriah, River Hill, Riverside, Rose and Witham.
Major highways U.S. Route 231 Indiana State Road 46 Indiana State Road 67
Airports and landing strips Miller Airport
School districts Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Political districts State House District 46 State Senate District 37
References
External links
Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana City-Data.com page for Washington Township United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles IndianaMap