Monroe Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. In the 2010 census, its population was 8,786 and it contained 4,098 housing units.

History

Monroe Township was organized in 1836. It was named for President James Monroe.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 51.25 sqmi, of which 51.22 sqmi (or 99.94%) is land and 0.02 sqmi (or 0.04%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these six cemeteries: Bell, Donahue, Parkview, Pisgah, Star and Walker.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Education

Monroe Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library in Alexandria.

Political districts