Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana
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| Monroe Township | |
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| Township | |
| Location in Madison County Location in Madison County |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.25 sq mi (132.7 km2) |
| • Land | 51.22 sq mi (132.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,786 |
| • Density | 171.5/sq mi (66.2/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46001, 46063, 46070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453642 |
Monroe Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. In the 2010 census, its population was 8,786 and it contained 4,098 housing units.[1]
Contents
History
Monroe Township was organized in 1836. It was named for President James Monroe.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 51.25 square miles (132.7 km2), of which 51.22 square miles (132.7 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.04%) is water.[1]
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these six cemeteries: Bell, Donahue, Parkview, Pisgah, Star and Walker.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Alexandria Airport
School districts
- Alexandria Community School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 6th congressional district
- State House District 35
- State House District 36
- State Senate District 25
References
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- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
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External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Monroe Township
- Monroe Township history
