Richland Township | |
|---|---|
 The Matthews Mansion, located in the northern part of the township | |
 Location in Monroe County | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′53″N 86°37′38″W / 39.21472°N 86.62722°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.44 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.44 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 15,098 |
| • Density | 404.8/sq mi (156.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 47404, 47429, 47433, 47460 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453798 |
Richland Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 15,098, and it contained 6,455 housing units.[2]
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History
Richland Township was established in 1829.[3]
Ennis Archaeological Site, Maple Grove Road Rural Historic District, Matthews Stone Company Historic District, and Leroy Mayfield House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4][5]
Geography
According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of 35.44 square miles (91.8 km2) land.[2]
Cities, towns, and villages
- Bloomington (west edge)
- Ellettsville (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns
- Forest Park Heights at 39°12′34″N 86°35′19″W / 39.209491°N 86.588610°W
- West Brook Downs at 39°12′52″N 86°36′04″W / 39.214491°N 86.601111°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Coffey, Dowell, Richland, and Whitehall.
Major highways
School districts
- Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 9th congressional district
- State House District 46
- State Senate District 40
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Blanchard, Charles (1884). Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Company. p. 380.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/16/13 through 9/20/13. National Park Service. September 27, 2013.
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Richland Township
Places adjacent to Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana | |
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Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Indiana, United States | ||
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This page was last edited on 13 October 2023, at 22:58