Madison Township, Dubois County, Indiana

Madison Township
Township

Shiloh Presbyterian Church, a historic site in the township

Location of Madison Township in Dubois County
Coordinates: 38°22′57″N 87°01′47″W / 38.38250°N 87.02972°W / 38.38250; -87.02972Coordinates: 38°22′57″N 87°01′47″W / 38.38250°N 87.02972°W / 38.38250; -87.02972
Country United States
State Indiana
County Dubois
Government
  Type Indiana township
Area
  Total 35.59 sq mi (92.2 km2)
  Land 34.97 sq mi (90.6 km2)
  Water 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km2)
Elevation[1] 436 ft (133 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 2,696
  Density 77.1/sq mi (29.8/km2)
FIPS code 18-45954[2]
GNIS feature ID 453591

Madison Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,696 and it contained 935 housing units.[3]

History

The Shiloh Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.59 square miles (92.2 km2), of which 34.97 square miles (90.6 km2) (or 98.26%) is land and 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2) (or 1.74%) is water.[3]

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains six cemeteries: Alexander, Armstrong, Dillin, Hobbs, Mount Zion and Payne.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  4. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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