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Posey Township
Township
Location of Posey Township in Clay County
Location of Posey Township in Clay County
Country United States
State Indiana
County Clay
Government
 • 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
 (2020)
 • 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.

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.

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:

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