Perry Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 835 and it contained 325 housing units.
History
Perry Township was originally settled chiefly by Quakers.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 17.44 square miles (45.2 km2), of which 17.43 square miles (45.1 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.06%) is water. Lakes in this township include Osborne Lakes. The streams of Economy Run, Jordon Creek, Mop Run, Swab Creek, Wash Branch and West Brook run through this township.
Cities and towns
- Economy
Adjacent townships
- Union Township, Randolph County (north)
- Green Township (east)
- Clay Township (southeast)
- Jefferson Township (southwest)
- Dalton Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Economy and Jordon.
Major highways
- U.S. Route 35
References
- U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
