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Green Township, Hancock County, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°54′17″N 85°44′45″W / 39.90472°N 85.74583°W / 39.90472; -85.74583
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Green 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
 • Total30.36 sq mi (78.6 km2)
 • Land30.24 sq mi (78.3 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.40%
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 • Total1,635
 • Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453341

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

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

Geography

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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

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

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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

Major highways

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References

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  • "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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