Gibson Township, Washington County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Gibson Township is one of thirteen townships
in Washington County
, Indiana
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 1,207.
, Gibson Township covers an area of 51.14 square miles (132.5 km²); of this, 50.98 square miles (132 km²) (99.7 percent) is land and 0.16 square mile (0.4143980976 km²) (0.31 percent) is water.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Washington County
Washington County, Indiana
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 28,262. The county seat is Salem.Washington County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Early settlers:...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, its population was 1,207.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, Gibson Township covers an area of 51.14 square miles (132.5 km²); of this, 50.98 square miles (132 km²) (99.7 percent) is land and 0.16 square mile (0.4143980976 km²) (0.31 percent) is water.
Unincorporated towns
- Georgetown at 38.6483908°N 85.9983086°W
- Gooseport at 38.7100568°N 85.9408072°W
- Pumpkin Center at 38.7042236°N 85.9505298°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Grassy Fork Township, Jackson CountyGrassy Fork Township, Jackson County, IndianaGrassy Fork Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 775.-Geography:Grassy Fork Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.19 percent is water...
(north) - Vernon Township, Jackson CountyVernon Township, Jackson County, IndianaVernon Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, USA. At the 2000 census, its population was 3,456.-Geography:Vernon Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.09 percent is water...
(northeast) - Finley Township, Scott CountyFinley Township, Scott County, IndianaFinley Township is one of five townships in Scott County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,289.-External links:* *...
(southeast) - Franklin TownshipFranklin Township, Washington County, IndianaFranklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,006.-Geography:...
(south) - Washington TownshipWashington Township, Washington County, IndianaWashington Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 9,955.-Geography:...
(southwest) - Monroe TownshipMonroe Township, Washington County, IndianaMonroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 615.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Monroe Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Kossuth at *...
(west)
Political districts
- Indiana's 9th congressional districtIndiana's 9th congressional districtIndiana's 9th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Located in south-central and southeastern Indiana, the district is based in Bloomington....
- State House District 73
- State Senate District 45