Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana facts for kids
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Posey Township
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Township
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Location of Posey Township in Clay County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.75 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.04 sq mi (90.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.71 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,016 |
| • Density | 112.336/sq mi (43.373/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-61290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453761 |
Posey Township is one of eleven townships located in Clay County, Indiana. A township is like a small local area with its own government. In 2020, about 4,016 people lived here. There were also 1,682 homes.
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A Look Back: Posey Township's History
Posey Township was officially created in 1828. It was named after Thomas Posey. He was a very important person who served as a governor of the Indiana Territory a long time ago.
Where is Posey Township? (Geography)
In 2010, Posey Township covered a total area of about 35.75 square miles. Most of this area, about 35.04 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.71 square miles, is water.
Main Towns and Cities
Posey Township includes parts of two main towns:
Smaller Communities
You can also find several smaller, unincorporated communities here. These are places that don't have their own local government like a city or town.
- Billtown
- Billville
- Cherryvale
- Cloverland
- Cottage Hill
- Purdy Hill
- Turner
- Twin Beach
Neighboring Areas
Posey Township shares its borders with several other townships. These are like its neighbors:
- Dick Johnson Township (to the north)
- Brazil Township (to the northeast)
- Jackson Township (to the east)
- Sugar Ridge Township (to the southeast)
- Perry Township (to the south)
- Riley Township, Vigo County (to the southwest)
- Lost Creek Township, Vigo County (to the west)
- Nevins Township, Vigo County (to the northwest)
Important Roads
Several major roads pass through Posey Township, making it easy to travel to and from the area:
Interstate 70
U.S. Route 40
State Road 42
State Road 59
State Road 340
