Rushville Township, Rush County, Indiana

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Rushville Township
Township
The Norris Ford Covered Bridge, a historic site in the township
The Norris Ford Covered Bridge, a historic site in the township
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Country United States
State Indiana
County Rush
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 43.94 sq mi (113.8 km2)
 • Land 43.91 sq mi (113.7 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation[1] 971 ft (296 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 7,897
 • Density 179.8/sq mi (69.4/km2)
FIPS code 18-66456[2]
GNIS feature ID 453816

Rushville Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,897 and it contained 3,577 housing units.[3]

Rushville Township was organized in 1823.[4] The township was named for Benjamin F. Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.94 square miles (113.8 km2), of which 43.91 square miles (113.7 km2) (or 99.93%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.07%) is water.[3]

References

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External links

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