Township in Indiana, United States
| Polk Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Hilly countryside in the Hoosier National Forest | |
 Location in Monroe County | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′25″N 86°24′17″W / 39.02361°N 86.40472°W / 39.02361; -86.40472 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.79 sq mi (100.5 km) |
| • Land | 34.16 sq mi (88.5 km) |
| • Water | 4.63 sq mi (12.0 km) 11.94% |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 10.5/sq mi (4.1/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 47264, 47401, 47436 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453756 |
Polk Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 360 and it contained 195 housing units. It is one of the least densely-populated townships in the state; this is largely because most of the land is occupied by Lake Monroe, the Hoosier National Forest, and seasonal homes and attractions.
History
Polk Township was established in 1849. It was established soon after the term of its namesake, James K. Polk, had ended.
Epsilon II Archaeological Site and Kappa V Archaeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 38.79 square miles (100.5 km), of which 34.16 square miles (88.5 km) (or 88.06%) is land and 4.63 square miles (12.0 km) (or 11.94%) is water.
Unincorporated towns
- Chapel Hill at 38°59′54″N 86°26′57″W / 38.998383°N 86.44916°W / 38.998383; -86.44916
- Yellowstone at 38°59′56″N 86°20′33″W / 38.998939°N 86.34249°W / 38.998939; -86.34249
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Burgoon Church, Hillenburg, Mitchell and Todd.
School districts
- Monroe County Community School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 9th congressional district
- State House District 60
- State Senate District 44
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- "Census Bureau profile: Polk Township, Monroe County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "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. pp. 381.
- History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 418.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Polk Township
- "Polk Township, Monroe County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 27, 2009.
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
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| County seat: Bloomington | ||
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