Grant Township, Greene County, Indiana
| Grant Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 39°02′08″N 87°05′09″W / 39.03556°N 87.08583°WCoordinates: 39°02′08″N 87°05′09″W / 39.03556°N 87.08583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.61 sq mi (63.7 km2) |
| • Land | 24.59 sq mi (63.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 0.12% |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 739 |
| • Density | 30.1/sq mi (11.6/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453336 |
Grant Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 739.[1]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 690 | — | |
| 2010 | 739 | 7.1% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 24.61 square miles (63.7 km2), of which 24.59 square miles (63.7 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.12%) is water.[1] The stream of Buck Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns
- Switz City (west three-quarters)
Adjacent townships
- Smith Township (north)
- Fairplay Township (east)
- Washington Township (southeast)
- Stafford Township (southwest)
- Stockton Township (west)
- Wright Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Buzan, Switz City and Waggoner.
Major highways
References
- "Grant Township, Greene County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
External links
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