Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana
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| Richland Township | |
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| Township | |
| Location in Jay County Location in Jay County |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.26 sq mi (70.6 km2) |
| • Land | 27.23 sq mi (70.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 0.11% |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,518 |
| • Density | 165.9/sq mi (64.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453795 |
Richland Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,518 and it contained 2,130 housing units.[1]
Contents
History
Richland Township was organized in 1838.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 27.26 square miles (70.6 km2), of which 27.23 square miles (70.5 km2) (or 99.89%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.11%) is water.[1] The streams of Boot Run, Redkey Run and Thong Run run through this township.
Cities and towns
Adjacent townships
- Knox Township (north)
- Greene Township (northeast)
- Jefferson Township (east)
- Green Township, Randolph County (south)
- Delaware Township, Delaware County (southwest)
- Niles Township, Delaware County (west)
- Jackson Township, Blackford County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Hillcrest.
Major highways
References
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External links
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Municipalities and communities of Jay County, Indiana, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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