Beech Creek Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,385, down from 2,595 at 2010.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.42 square miles (122.8 km2), of which 47.4 square miles (123 km2) (or 99.96%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.02%) is water. The stream of Dry Branch runs through this township.
Unincorporated towns
- Hendricksville
- McVille
- Newark
- Solsberry
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Clay Township, Owen County (north)
- Richland Township, Monroe County (northeast)
- Van Buren Township, Monroe County (east)
- Indian Creek Township, Monroe County (southeast)
- Center Township (south)
- Richland Township (southwest)
- Highland Township (west)
- Franklin Township, Owen County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains ten cemeteries: Arthur, Edwards, Hudson, Liberty, Livingston, Minks, Newark, Philpot, Pryor, and Solsberry.
Major highways
- SR 43
- SR 45
References
- "Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
