Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,387 (up from 6,164 at 2010 ) and it contained 2,616 housing units.

History

Washington Township was organized in 1819. It was named for George Washington. The CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum, McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse, Secrest-Wampler House, and Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.57 sqmi, of which 47.4 sqmi (or 99.64%) is land and 0.17 sqmi (or 0.36%) is water. The White River defines the northeastern border of the township.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these seven cemeteries: Blair, Chambersville, Mount Moriah, River Hill, Riverside, Rose and Witham.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

School districts

Political districts