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Monroe Township, Putnam County, Indiana

Monroe Township
Township
Intersection of U.S. 231 and U.S. 36 in Monroe Township
Intersection of U.S. 231 and U.S. 36 in Monroe Township
Coordinates: 39°43′20″N 86°50′33″W / 39.72222°N 86.84250°W / 39.72222; -86.84250
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPutnam
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total
34.57 sq mi (89.5 km2)
 • Land34.57 sq mi (89.5 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
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902 ft (275 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,494
 • Density43/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code765
FIPS code18-50454[2]
GNIS feature ID453646

Monroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,494 (down from 1,569 at 2010[3]) and it contained 634 housing units.[4]

History

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The Brick Chapel United Methodist Church and James Edington Montgomery O'Hair House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.57 square miles (89.5 km2), all land.[3]

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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