Columbia Township, Gibson County, Indiana

Columbia Township is one of ten townships in Gibson County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,539 (down from 3,830 at 2010 ) and it contained 1,757 housing units. Oakland City is the township seat.

Columbia Township was established in 1825.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 31.03 sqmi, of which 30.49 sqmi (or 98.26%) is land and 0.55 sqmi (or 1.77%) is water.

Cities and towns

 * Oakland City

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Dongola
 * Gray Junction
 * Gudgel
 * Oak Hill

Adjacent townships
Gibson County Pike County
 * Barton Township (south)
 * Center Township (west)
 * Logan Township (north)
 * Patoka Township (east)
 * Monroe Township (southeast)

Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Montgomery.

Education
Columbia Township is the center of the East Gibson School Corporation.

Primary and secondary schools

 * Oakland City Elementary
 * Waldo J. Wood Memorial Jr/Sr High School

Higher education

 * Oakland City University - Main Campus

Public library
Columbia Township residents may request a free library card at the Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library in Oakland City.