Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana

Richland Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 15,098, and it contained 6,455 housing units.

History
Richland Township was established in 1829.

Ennis Archaeological Site, Maple Grove Road Rural Historic District, Matthews Stone Company Historic District, and Leroy Mayfield House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of 35.44 sqmi land.

Cities, towns, and villages

 * Bloomington (west edge)
 * Ellettsville (vast majority)

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Forest Park Heights at 39.20949°N, -86.58861°W
 * West Brook Downs at 39.21449°N, -86.60111°W

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Coffey, Dowell, Richland, and Whitehall.

Major highways

 * Indiana State Road 46
 * Indiana State Road 48

School districts

 * Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation

Political districts

 * Indiana's 9th congressional district
 * State House District 46
 * State Senate District 40