Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana

Washington Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,029 and it contained 882 housing units. The township contains a portion of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

History
Washington Township was established in 1829. It was named for George Washington, the first President of the United States.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.24 sqmi, of which 34.23 sqmi (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 0.03%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Hindustan at 39.3081°N, -86.48333°W
 * Modesto at 39.26977°N, -86.54833°W
 * Wayport at 39.26616°N, -86.52083°W

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Collier and Sample.

Major highways

 * Interstate 69
 * [[Image:Indiana 37.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 37

Lakes

 * Bryant Creek Lake

School districts

 * Monroe County Community School Corporation

Political districts

 * Indiana's 9th congressional district
 * State House District 61
 * State Senate District 37