Washington Township, Miami County, Indiana

Washington Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,365 (down from 3,493 at 2010 ) and it contained 1,563 housing units.

History
The first settler, Thomas Henton, arrived in Washington Township in 1838 and built a cabin upon a hill.

Washington Township was organized in 1843. It was named for President George Washington.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.38 sqmi, of which 28.12 sqmi (or 99.08%) is land and 0.26 sqmi (or 0.92%) is water. The Wabash River defines the township's northern border.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Peru (southeast quarter)

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Park View Heights at 40.74143°N, -86.04971°W
 * South Peru at 40.7456°N, -86.05694°W

Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Crider, Rankin, Salem and Sharpee.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 24.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 24
 * [[Image:Indiana 19.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 19

Airports and landing strips

 * Shinn Bone Lane Airport

School districts

 * Maconaquah School Corporation
 * Peru Community Schools

Political districts

 * Indiana's 5th congressional district
 * State House District 23
 * State House District 32
 * State Senate District 18