Wayne Township, Owen County, Indiana

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Wayne Township
Township
Map highlighting Wayne Township, Owen County, Indiana.svg
Location in Owen County
Coordinates: 39°22′37″N86°40′29″W / 39.37694°N 86.67472°W / 39.37694; -86.67472
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Indiana.svg Indiana
County Owen
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total
22.14 sq mi (57.3 km2)
 • Land22.11 sq mi (57.3 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.078 km2)  0.14%
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,704
 • Density77.07/sq mi (29.76/km2)
ZIP codes
47433, 47460
GNIS feature ID 454038

Wayne Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,704 (representing no change from 2010 [1] ) and it contained 800 housing units. [2]

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History

Wayne Township was established in 1820. It was named for General Anthony Wayne. [3]

Secrest Ferry Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. [4]

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

Political districts

References

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