Perry Township, Delaware County, Indiana
Perry Township | |
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Township | |
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 / 40.11444°N 85.27667°WCoordinates: 40°06′52″N 85°16′36″W / 40.11444°N 85.27667°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] | 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 |
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]
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.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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