Washington Township, Pike County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of nine townships in Pike County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,314 and it contained 1,996 housing units.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1890 | 3,557 | — | |
1900 | 4,153 | 16.8% | |
1910 | 4,628 | 11.4% | |
1920 | 4,966 | 7.3% | |
1930 | 4,835 | −2.6% | |
1940 | 5,384 | 11.4% | |
1950 | 5,128 | −4.8% | |
1960 | 4,490 | −12.4% | |
1970 | 4,443 | −1.0% | |
1980 | 5,262 | 18.4% | |
1990 | 4,731 | −10.1% | |
2000 | 4,633 | −2.1% | |
2010 | 4,460 | −3.7% | |
2020 | 4,314 | −3.3% | |
Source: US Decennial Census |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 45.12 square miles (116.9 km), of which 44.09 square miles (114.2 km) (or 97.72%) is land and 1.03 square miles (2.7 km) (or 2.28%) is water. The White River defines the township's northern border, as well as the northern border of Pike County.
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
- Alford at 38°29′29″N 87°14′34″W / 38.491438°N 87.24279°W
- Arda at 38°31′02″N 87°15′02″W / 38.517271°N 87.250568°W
- Ashby Yards at 38°28′28″N 87°17′05″W / 38.474493°N 87.284735°W
- Rogers at 38°32′18″N 87°13′26″W / 38.538383°N 87.223901°W
- West Petersburg at 38°29′15″N 87°17′21″W / 38.487549°N 87.289180°W
- Willisville at 38°27′03″N 87°17′44″W / 38.450882°N 87.295569°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these eight cemeteries: Indian Mound, Johnson, Morrison, Old Town, Old Union, Stuckey, Walnut Hill and Walnut Hill.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Whiteriver Airfield
Lakes
- Warner Lake
School districts
- Pike County School Corporation
Political districts
- State House District 64
- State Senate District 48