Washington Township is one of fourteen townships in Cass County, Indiana, and one of the forty-six townships sharing the name in the state. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,557 (down from 1,608 at 2010) and contained 708 housing units.

History

Washington Township was organized in 1842. It was named for George Washington, first President of the United States.

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 35.34 square miles (91.5 km); 0.18 square miles (0.47 km) (0.51 percent) of this is water.

Cities and towns

• Logansport (south quarter)

Unincorporated towns

• Anoka

Adjacent townships

• Miami (northeast)
• Tipton (east)
• Deer Creek (south)
• Washington Township, Carroll County (southwest)
• Clinton (west)
• Eel (northwest)

Major highways

• U.S. Route 35
• Indiana State Road 29
• Indiana State Road 218

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Bruner, Ramer, Taber and West.