Columbia Township is one of ten townships in Gibson County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,539 (down from 3,830 at 2010) and it contained 1,757 housing units. Oakland City is the township seat.
Columbia Township was established in 1825.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.26%) is land and (or 1.77%) is water.
Cities and towns Oakland City
Unincorporated towns Dongola Gray Junction Oak Hill (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Gibson County Barton Township (south) Center Township (west) Pike County Logan Township (north) Patoka Township (east) Monroe Township (southeast)
Cemeteries The township contains one cemetery, Montgomery.
Major highways
Education Columbia Township is the center of the East Gibson School Corporation.
Primary and secondary schools Oakland City Elementary Waldo J. Wood Memorial Jr/Sr High School
Higher education Oakland City University - Main Campus
Public library Columbia Township residents may request a free library card at the Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library in Oakland City.
References
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana