Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana

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Perry Township
Township
Location of Perry Township in Clinton County
Location of Perry Township in Clinton County
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Country United States
State Indiana
County Clinton
Organized 1834
Named for Commodore Perry
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 33.14 sq mi (85.8 km2)
 • Land 33.13 sq mi (85.8 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation[1] 840 ft (256 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,459
 • Density 44/sq mi (17/km2)
FIPS code 18-59004[2]
GNIS feature ID 453718

Perry Township is one of fourteen townships in Clinton County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,459 and it contained 606 housing units.[3] The township was named for Oliver Hazard Perry, an American naval officer in the War of 1812.[4]

History

The first white settler to arrive in what would become Perry Township was Elijah Rogers who erected a log cabin in 1827. The township was established in September, 1834, created from a portion of Washington Township.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 33.14 square miles (85.8 km2), of which 33.13 square miles (85.8 km2) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains six cemeteries: Davis, Loveless, Manson, McKendra, Plainview and Shilo.

References

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External links

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