Pierce Township, Washington County, Indiana
| Pierce Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Washington County |
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| Coordinates: 38°30′40″N 86°03′47″W / 38.51111°N 86.06306°WCoordinates: 38°30′40″N 86°03′47″W / 38.51111°N 86.06306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.73 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.61 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2) 0.34% |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,666 |
| • Density | 74.9/sq mi (28.9/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47165, 47167 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453730 |
Pierce Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,666 and it contained 1,146 housing units.
Pierce Township was organized in 1853. It was named for President Franklin Pierce.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.73 square miles (92.5 km2), of which 35.61 square miles (92.2 km2) (or 99.66%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) (or 0.34%) is water.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these four cemeteries: Blue River Church, Mount Pleasant Church, Old Blue River and Wilson.
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