Wayne Township, Owen County, Indiana

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Wayne Township
Township
Location in Owen County
Location in Owen County
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Country  United States
State  Indiana
County Owen
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 22.14 sq mi (57.3 km2)
 • Land 22.11 sq mi (57.3 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)  0.14%
Elevation 669 ft (204 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,704
 • Density 77.1/sq mi (29.8/km2)
ZIP codes 47433, 47460
GNIS feature ID 0454038

Wayne Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,704 and it contained 813 housing units.[1] The Township Trustee of Wayne Township is Kyle Hall.[2]

History

Wayne Township was established in 1820. It was named for General Anthony Wayne.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 22.14 square miles (57.3 km2), of which 22.11 square miles (57.3 km2) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.14%) is water.[1] The White River defines the township's southern border.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: Gosport, Little Mount and Little Mount.

Major highways

School districts

  • Spencer-Owen Community Schools

Political districts

  • State House District 46
  • State Senate District 37

References

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