Greencastle Township
Township
The Northwood Historic District in Greencastle
The Northwood Historic District in Greencastle
Coordinates: 39°38′37″N 86°50′49″W / 39.64361°N 86.84694°W / 39.64361; -86.84694
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPutnam
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total34.44 sq mi (89.2 km2)
 • Land34.32 sq mi (88.9 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
[1]
830 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total13,136
 • Density382.7/sq mi (147.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code765
FIPS code18-29376[2]
GNIS feature ID453347

Greencastle Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13,136 and it contained 4,810 housing units.[3] This township contains the county seat of Greencastle and is home to DePauw University, a liberal arts college of 2,300 students.

History

Forest Hill Cemetery and the Alfred Hirt House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4][5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.44 square miles (89.2 km2), of which 34.32 square miles (88.9 km2) (or 99.65%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) (or 0.35%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

References

  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. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/14/15 through 9/18/15. National Park Service. September 25, 2015.

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