Polk Township, Monroe County, Indiana
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History
Polk Township was established in 1849.[2] It was established soon after the term of its namesake, James K. Polk, had ended.[3]
Epsilon II Archaeological Site and Kappa V Archaeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]
Geography
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Unincorporated towns
- Chapel Hill at Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
- Yellowstone at Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
(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
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Polk Township
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- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
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