Monroe Township, Pike County, Indiana
| Monroe Township Pike County | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Pike County | |
| Coordinates: 38°17′15″N 87°15′27″W / 38.28750°N 87.25750°WCoordinates: 38°17′15″N 87°15′27″W / 38.28750°N 87.25750°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.67 sq mi (113.1 km2) |
| • Land | 42.46 sq mi (110.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.21 sq mi (3.1 km2) 2.77% |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 673 |
| • Density | 15.8/sq mi (6.1/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47584, 47585, 47598, 47619, 47660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453644 |
Monroe Township is one of nine townships in Pike County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 673 and it contained 303 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.67 square miles (113.1 km2), of which 42.46 square miles (110.0 km2) (or 97.23%) is land and 1.21 square miles (3.1 km2) (or 2.77%) is water.[1]
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
- Coe at 38°18′23″N 87°15′29″W / 38.306438°N 87.258064°W
- Enos Corner at 38°17′21″N 87°15′40″W / 38.289216°N 87.26112°W
- Oakland City Junction at 38°19′54″N 87°18′05″W / 38.331715°N 87.301400°W
- Scottsburg at 38°17′19″N 87°13′09″W / 38.288661°N 87.219174°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Coleman, Davis, Saint Pauls, Simpson and Union.
Major highways
Lakes
- Enos Lake
- Grey Lake
School districts
- Pike County School Corporation
Political districts
- State House District 63
- State Senate District 48
References
- "Monroe Township, Pike County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-11-26.
- United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
- 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
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Monroe Township
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