Washington Township facts for kids
Washington Township is a common name for many local government areas in the United States. Think of a township as a small part of a county, much like a town or a small city, but often with its own local government that helps manage things like roads, parks, and sometimes even police or fire services. These townships are usually named after important people or places.
Why So Many Washington Townships?
Many of these townships are named after George Washington, who was the very first President of the United States. He is a very important figure in American history, known for leading the country to independence. Because he was so respected, many places were named in his honor, including these townships.
Where You Can Find Washington Townships
You can find a "Washington Township" in many different states across the USA. Each one is a unique community, but they all share this famous name. Here is a list of states that have one or more Washington Townships:
- Washington Township, Arkansas (11)
- Washington Township, a former township in Alameda County, California
- Washington Township, Illinois (3)
- Washington Township, Indiana (46)
- Washington Township, Iowa (49)
- Washington Township, Kansas (14)
- Washington Township, Knox County, Maine (1)
- Washington Township, Michigan (3)
- Washington Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota (1)
- Washington Township, Missouri (28)
- Washington Township, Nebraska (2)
- Washington Township, New Jersey (5)
- Washington Township, North Carolina (2)
- Washington Township, Grand Forks County, North Dakota (1)
- Washington Township, Ohio (43)
- Washington Township, Oklahoma (3)
- Washington Township, Pennsylvania (22)
- Washington Township, South Dakota (3)
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Washington para niños
