Green Township, Hancock County, Indiana

Green Township
Township
Location in Hancock County
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 39°54′17″N 85°44′45″W / 39.90472°N 85.74583°W / 39.90472; -85.74583
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHancock
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total
30.36 sq mi (78.6 km2)
 • Land30.24 sq mi (78.3 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)  0.40%
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
1,635
 • Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453341
Websitewww.greentwp-hancockcountyin.gov

Green Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,662 and it contained 663 housing units.[2]

History

Green Township was organized in 1832.[3] It was named for John Green, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.36 square miles (78.6 km2), of which 30.24 square miles (78.3 km2) (or 99.60%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) (or 0.40%) is water.[2]

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Chappell, Cook, Olvey and Wynn.

Major highways

References

  • "Green Township, Hancock County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files


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