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
 • Total34.57 sq mi (89.5 km2)
 • Land34.57 sq mi (89.5 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
902 ft (275 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,569
 • Density45.4/sq mi (17.5/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 2010 census, its population was 1,569 and it contained 672 housing units.[3]

History

The Brick Chapel United Methodist Church and James Edington Montgomery O'Hair House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography

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

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.

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Municipalities and communities of Putnam County, Indiana, United States
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