Perry Township, Delaware County, Indiana
Perry Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 1,511 and it contained 648 housing units.[3]
Perry Township | |
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 The Samuel Jump House, a historic site in the township | |
 Location of Perry Township in Delaware County | |
| Coordinates: 40°06′52″N 85°16′36″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.16 sq mi (78.1 km2) |
| • Land | 28.25 sq mi (73.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,511 |
| • Density | 53.5/sq mi (20.7/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-59022[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453719 |
History
The Dr. Samuel Vaughn Jump House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.16 square miles (78.1 km2), of which 28.25 square miles (73.2 km2) (or 93.67%) is land and 1.92 square miles (5.0 km2) (or 6.37%) is water.[3]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Liberty Township (north)
- Stoney Creek Township, Randolph County (east)
- Union Township, Randolph County (east)
- Stoney Creek Township, Henry County (south)
- Prairie Township, Henry County (southwest)
- Monroe Township (west)
- Center Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Felton and Mount Pleasant.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Delaware County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Delaware County | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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