Washington Township, Decatur County, Indiana
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Washington Township is one of nine townships in Decatur County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,053 (up from 13,304 at 2010) and it contained 6,177 housing units.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 5,518 | — | |
| 1900 | 6,604 | 19.7% | |
| 1910 | 6,828 | 3.4% | |
| 1920 | 6,791 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 7,182 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 7,495 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 8,256 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 9,379 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 11,112 | 18.5% | |
| 1980 | 11,346 | 2.1% | |
| 1990 | 11,330 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 12,206 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 13,304 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 14,053 | 5.6% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census |
History
Washington Township was organized in 1822.
Strauther Pleak Round Barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 55.24 square miles (143.1 km2), of which 55.07 square miles (142.6 km2) (or 99.69%) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) (or 0.31%) is water.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Knarr Corner
- Middle Branch
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Clinton Township (north)
- Fugit Township (northeast)
- Salt Creek Township (east)
- Marion Township (south)
- Sand Creek Township (southwest)
- Clay Township (west)
- Adams Township (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Forsythe, Saint Marys, Sand Creek, South Park and Springer.