Ohio Township, Warrick County, Indiana

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Ohio Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 37,749 and it contained 14,922 housing units. It contains 63% of Warrick County's population. It has the third largest township population in Southwestern Indiana, behind two townships in Vanderburgh County and is one of the fastest-growing townships in Indiana. Ohio Township population grew 21.8% from the 2000 census to the 2010 census. Unlike most townships in Indiana, Ohio Township has two incorporated towns within its jurisdiction, Newburgh and Chandler.

History

Ohio Township was organized in 1826. The township derives its name from the Ohio River, which forms its southern border. The Angel Mounds, Ellerbusch site, and Roberts-Morton House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 44.37 sqmi, of which 44.14 sqmi (or 99.48%) is land and 0.23 sqmi (or 0.52%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these four cemeteries: Casey, Greenwood, Hedge and Rose Hill.

Lakes

School districts

Political districts

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