Posey Township, Washington County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Posey Township is one of thirteen townships
in Washington County
, Indiana
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 1,783.
, Posey Township covers an area of 33.84 square miles (87.6 km²).
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Washington County
Washington County, Indiana
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 28,262. The county seat is Salem.Washington County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Early settlers:...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, its population was 1,783.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, Posey Township covers an area of 33.84 square miles (87.6 km²).
Cities, towns, villages
- FredericksburgFredericksburg, IndianaFredericksburg is a town in Posey Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States. The population was 85 at the 2010 census. The area was first settled in 1805 and the town was founded in 1815, and named after Frederick Royse, a founding father....
- HardinsburgHardinsburg, IndianaHardinsburg is a town in Posey Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hardinsburg is located at ....
Unincorporated towns
- Fayetteville at 38.4517263°N 86.2627583°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Howard TownshipHoward Township, Washington County, IndianaHoward Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,375.-Geography:...
(northeast) - Jackson TownshipJackson Township, Washington County, IndianaJackson Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,037.-Geography:...
(east) - Morgan Township, Harrison CountyMorgan Township, Harrison County, IndianaMorgan Township is one of twelve townships in Harrison County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,819.-External links:* *...
(southeast) - Blue River Township, Harrison CountyBlue River Township, Harrison County, IndianaBlue River Township is one of twelve townships in Harrison County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,923.-Geography:Blue River Township covers an area of...
(south) - Whiskey Run Township, Crawford CountyWhiskey Run Township, Crawford County, IndianaWhiskey Run Township is one of nine townships in Crawford County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,985.-Adjacent townships:* Posey Township, Washington County * Blue River Township, Harrison County...
(southwest) - Southeast Township, Orange CountySoutheast Township, Orange County, IndianaSoutheast Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,544.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Southeast Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bacon at *...
(west) - Madison TownshipMadison Township, Washington County, IndianaMadison Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 602.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Madison Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* Vernon Township *...
(northwest)
Political districts
- Indiana's 9th congressional districtIndiana's 9th congressional districtIndiana's 9th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Located in south-central and southeastern Indiana, the district is based in Bloomington....
- State House District 73
- State Senate District 44