Wright Township
Township
Location in Greene County
Location in Greene County
Coordinates: 39°07′31″N 87°11′11″W / 39.12528°N 87.18639°W / 39.12528; -87.18639
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2)
 • Land35.68 sq mi (92.4 km2)
 • Water0.5 sq mi (1 km2)  1.38%
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,921
 • Density109.9/sq mi (42.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID0454065

Wright Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,921.[1]

History

The Shakamak State Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[2]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.18 square miles (93.7 km2), of which 35.68 square miles (92.4 km2) (or 98.62%) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (or 1.38%) is water.[1]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Bethel, Frye and Terhune.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

  • Shakamak Airport

References

  1. 1 2 "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 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  2. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.


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