Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence County, Indiana
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| Pleasant Run Township | |
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Scenery in the township
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| Location in Lawrence County Location in Lawrence County |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.79 sq mi (167.8 km2) |
| • Land | 64.77 sq mi (167.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,883 |
| • Density | 29.1/sq mi (11.2/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47264, 47421, 47436 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453752 |
Pleasant Run Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,883 and it contained 862 housing units.[1]
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History
Pleasant Run Township was established in 1818.[2] It was named after the Pleasant Run creek.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 64.79 square miles (167.8 km2), of which 64.77 square miles (167.8 km2) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[1]
Unincorporated towns
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- Heltonville at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- Zelma at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Bailey, Covey, Faubion, Hawkins and Tanksley.
Major highways
Lakes
- Rainbow Lake
School districts
- North Lawrence Community Schools
Political districts
- Indiana's 4th congressional district
- State House District 65
- State Senate District 44
References
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- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
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External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Pleasant Run Township
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