Perry Township, Clay County, Indiana
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| Perry Township | |
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| Township | |
| Location of Perry Township in Clay County Location of Perry Township in Clay County |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.65 sq mi (115.6 km2) |
| • Land | 44.57 sq mi (115.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 934 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-58986[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453717 |
Perry Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 934 and it contained 419 housing units.[3]
Contents
History
The Aqueduct Bridge and Jeffers Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 44.65 square miles (115.6 km2), of which 44.57 square miles (115.4 km2) (or 99.82%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 0.18%) is water.[3]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Posey Township (north)
- Jackson Township (northeast)
- Sugar Ridge Township (east)
- Harrison Township (southeast)
- Lewis Township (south)
- Pierson Township, Vigo County (southwest)
- Riley Township, Vigo County (west)
- Lost Creek Township, Vigo County (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Mount Calvary, Stagg and Zion Gummere.
References
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