Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana

Greencastle Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,554 (down from 13,136 at 2010 ) and it contained 5,002 housing units. This township contains the county seat of Greencastle and is home to DePauw University, a liberal arts college of 2,300 students.

History
Forest Hill Cemetery and the Alfred Hirt House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.44 sqmi, of which 34.32 sqmi (or 99.65%) is land and 0.12 sqmi (or 0.35%) is water.

Cities and towns

 * Greencastle

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Edgewood Lake at 39.63949°N, -86.79917°W
 * Fox Ridge at 39.63255°N, -86.84862°W
 * Limedale at 39.61921°N, -86.87918°W

Education
It is in Greencastle Community School Corporation, which includes Greencastle High School.