Anderson Township, Warrick County, Indiana

Anderson Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,274 and it contained 500 housing units.

History
Southern Anderson Township is the location of the Yankeetown site, an important archaeological site from the Woodland and Mississippian periods.

Anderson Township was established in 1813. The township was named for Bailey Anderson, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 22.13 sqmi, of which 20.72 sqmi (or 93.63%) is land and 1.41 sqmi (or 6.37%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Newburgh (east edge)

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Dayville at 37.95421°N, -87.32223°W
 * Red Brush at 37.93838°N, -87.27195°W
 * Vanada at 37.93227°N, -87.36445°W
 * Yankeetown at 37.91755°N, -87.29778°W

Adjacent townships

 * Boon Township (north)
 * Luce Township, Spencer County (east)
 * Ohio Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Bates Hill Cemetery.

Rivers

 * Ohio River

Lakes

 * Collins Lake

School districts

 * Warrick County School Corporation

Political districts

 * Indiana's 8th congressional district
 * State House District 74
 * State House District 78
 * State Senate District 47
 * State Senate District 50