Abington Township, Wayne County, Indiana

Abington Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 853 and it contained 366 housing units.[2]

Abington Township
Location in Wayne County
Coordinates: 39°45′15″N 84°59′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWayne
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total21.17 sq mi (54.8 km2)
  Land21.07 sq mi (54.6 km2)
  Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.47%
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total853
  Density40.5/sq mi (15.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)765
GNIS feature ID453071

History

Abington Township was formed in 1837.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 21.17 square miles (54.8 km2), of which 21.07 square miles (54.6 km2) (or 99.53%) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (or 0.47%) is water.[2] Lakes in this township include Elkhorn Lakes. The streams of Elkhorn Creek, Locust Creek and Smith Creek run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Locust Grove.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

  • Squires Airport
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References

  • "Abington Township, Wayne County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

Specific

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