Wayne Township
Location in Owen County
Location in Owen County
Coordinates: 39°22′37″N 86°40′29″W / 39.37694°N 86.67472°W / 39.37694; -86.67472
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyOwen
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total22.14 sq mi (57.3 km2)
  Land22.11 sq mi (57.3 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)  0.14%
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,704
  Density77.1/sq mi (29.8/km2)
ZIP codes
47433, 47460
GNIS feature ID454038

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]

History

Wayne Township was established in 1820. It was named for General Anthony Wayne.[2]

Secrest Ferry Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[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

(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

  • "Wayne Township, Owen County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • IndianaMap
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