Polk Township, Monroe County, Indiana

Polk Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 360 and it contained 195 housing units. It is one of the least densely-populated townships in the state; this is largely because most of the land is occupied by Lake Monroe, the Hoosier National Forest, and seasonal homes and attractions.

History
Polk Township was established in 1849. It was established soon after the term of its namesake, James K. Polk, had ended.

Epsilon II Archaeological Site and Kappa V Archaeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 38.79 sqmi, of which 34.16 sqmi (or 88.06%) is land and 4.63 sqmi (or 11.94%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Chapel Hill at 38.99838°N, -86.44916°W
 * Yellowstone at 38.99894°N, -86.34249°W

Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Burgoon Church, Hillenburg, Mitchell and Todd.

School districts

 * Monroe County Community School Corporation

Political districts

 * Indiana's 9th congressional district
 * State House District 60
 * State Senate District 44