Pierce Township, Washington County, Indiana
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Pierce Township is one of thirteen townships
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...

 in Washington County
Washington County, Indiana
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 28,262. The county seat is Salem.Washington County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Early settlers:...

, Indiana
Indiana
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, USA
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
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, its population was 2,505.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, Pierce Township covers an area of 35.73 square miles (92.5 km²); of this, 35.69 square miles (92.4 km²) (99.88 percent) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (0.12 percent) is water.

Unincorporated towns

  • Farabee at 38.5570033°N 86.0158081°W
  • Shorts Corner at 38.4997816°N 86.1002545°W

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

Adjacent townships

  • Washington Township
    Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana
    Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 9,955.-Geography:...

     (north)
  • Franklin Township
    Franklin Township, Washington County, Indiana
    Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,006.-Geography:...

     (northeast)
  • Polk Township
    Polk Township, Washington County, Indiana
    Polk Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,394.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Polk Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bartle at * Blue River...

     (east)
  • Jackson Township
    Jackson Township, Washington County, Indiana
    Jackson Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,037.-Geography:...

     (south)
  • Howard Township
    Howard Township, Washington County, Indiana
    Howard Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,375.-Geography:...

     (west)

Cemeteries

The township contains these four cemeteries: Blue River Church, Mount Pleasant Church, Old Blue River and Wilson.

Political districts

  • Indiana's 9th congressional district
    Indiana's 9th congressional district
    Indiana's 9th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Located in south-central and southeastern Indiana, the district is based in Bloomington....

  • State House District 73
  • State Senate District 47

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