Madison Township, Dubois County, Indiana
| Madison Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
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Shiloh Presbyterian Church, a historic site in the township | |
 Location of Madison Township in Dubois County | |
| Coordinates: 38°22′57″N 87°01′47″W / 38.38250°N 87.02972°WCoordinates: 38°22′57″N 87°01′47″W / 38.38250°N 87.02972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.59 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 34.97 sq mi (90.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,696 |
| • Density | 77.1/sq mi (29.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-45954[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453591 |
Madison Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,696 and it contained 935 housing units.[3]
History
The Shiloh Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.59 square miles (92.2 km2), of which 34.97 square miles (90.6 km2) (or 98.26%) is land and 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2) (or 1.74%) is water.[3]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Boone Township (north)
- Bainbridge Township (east)
- Patoka Township (southeast)
- Lockhart Township, Pike County (southwest)
- Marion Township, Pike County (west)
- Jefferson Township, Pike County (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains six cemeteries: Alexander, Armstrong, Dillin, Hobbs, Mount Zion and Payne.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 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.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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