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Clay Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Clay Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,966 and it contained 1,271 housing units. History Clay Township was organized in 1835. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.80%) is land and (or 0.20%) is water. Cities and towns * Dillsboro Major highways * U.S. Route 50 * State Road 62 * State Road 262 Cemeteries The township contains four cemeteries: Conaway, Oakdale, Spangler and Windsor. Education Clay Township residents may obtain a library card at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora An aurora (plural: auroras or aurorae), also commonly known as the polar lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of bri .... References * United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files External links Indiana Township Associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Township (United States)
A township in some states of the United States is a small geographic area. The term is used in three ways. #A survey township is simply a geographic reference used to define property location for deeds and grants as surveyed and platted by the General Land Office (GLO). A survey township is nominally six by six miles square, or 23,040 acres. #A civil township is a unit of local government, generally a civil division of a County (United States), county. Counties are the primary divisional entities in many U.S. states, states, thus the powers and organization of townships varies from state to state. Civil townships are generally given a name, sometimes written with the included abbreviation "Twp". #A charter township, found only in the state of Michigan, is similar to a civil township. Provided certain conditions are met, a charter township is mostly exempt from annexation to contiguous cities or villages, and carries additional rights and responsibilities of home rule. Survey towns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indiana 262
State Road 262 (SR 262) is a state road in the south-eastern section of the state of Indiana. Running for roughly in a general northwest-southeast direction, it connects the towns of Dillsboro and Rising Sun. SR 262 was originally introduced in the early-1930s routed between along its modern routing. The road was paved in the mid to late 1960s. The road serves as the eastern terminus of its primary route, Indiana 62 just east of Dillsboro. Route description SR 262 begins at US 50 near Dillsboro in Dearborn County. Going south, it crosses SR 62 after only a few hundred feet, then runs southeast. After a few miles, it descends into the Laughery Creek Valley, crossing the creek into Ohio County. After turning eastward and passing through the unincorporated community of Milton, it ascends out of the valley. Both the approach and departure of the valley are fairly hazardous, with sharp curves and steep dropoffs. At about 7 miles, it reaches the top of the ridge, where the road ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of eleven townships in Ripley County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,440 and it contained 934 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.93%) is land and (or 0.07%) is water. Cities and towns * Milan Milan ( , , Lombard: ; it, Milano ) is a city in northern Italy, capital of Lombardy, and the second-most populous city proper in Italy after Rome. The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million, while its metropolitan city h ... (southern half) Unincorporated towns * Elrod * Stringtown Education Washington Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Osgood Public Library Central Library in Osgood, or its branch in Milan. References External links Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana Townships in Ripley County, Indiana Townships in Indiana {{RipleyCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana
Brown Township is one of eleven townships in Ripley County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,597 and it contained 728 housing units. History John Linsey Rand House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.78%) is land and (or 0.22%) is water. Unincorporated towns * Benham * Cross Plains * Friendship Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an "acquaintance" or an "association", such as a classmate, neighbor, coworker, or colleague. In some cultures, the concept o ... * Olean References External links Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana Townships in Ripley County, Indiana Townships in Indiana {{RipleyCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar Creek Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Caesar Creek Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 238 and it contained 119 housing units. History Caesar Creek Township was established in 1826. St. John's Lutheran Church and School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land. Unincorporated towns * Farmers Retreat (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Major highways * Indiana State Road 62 Cemeteries The township contains three cemeteries: Mount Hebron, Rand and Saint Johns. Education Caesar Creek Township residents may obtain a library card at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora An aurora (plural: auroras or aurorae), also commonly known as the polar lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pike Township, Ohio County, Indiana
Pike Township is one of four townships in Ohio County, Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s ..., United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 527 and it contained 229 housing units. History Pike Township was founded in 1845. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land. Unincorporated towns * Bear Branch at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Cemeteries The township contains four cemeteries: Bear Creek Cemeteries, Cooper, Pate and Saint Peters. School districts * Rising Sun-Ohio County Community Schools Political districts * State House District 68 * State Senate District 43 References * United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line ShapefilesIndianaMap External links India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union Township, Ohio County, Indiana
Union Township is one of four townships in Ohio County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 504 and it contained 219 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.22%) is land and (or 0.78%) is water. Union is the smallest township by area in the state. Unincorporated towns * Hartford at * Milton Milton may refer to: Names * Milton (surname), a surname (and list of people with that surname) ** John Milton (1608–1674), English poet * Milton (given name) ** Milton Friedman (1912–2006), Nobel laureate in Economics, author of '' Free t ... at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) School districts * Rising Sun-Ohio County Community Schools Political districts * State House District 68 * State Senate District 43 References * United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line ShapefilesIndianaMap External links Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,431 and it contained 574 housing units. History Washington Township was established in 1852. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.49%) is land and (or 0.51%) is water. Major highways * U.S. Route 50 Cemeteries The township contains one cemetery, Mount Tabor Church. Education Washington Township residents may obtain a library card at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora An aurora (plural: auroras or aurorae), also commonly known as the polar lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of bri .... References United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary filesU.S. Board on Geographic Names External links Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hogan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Hogan Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,178 and it contained 474 housing units. History Hogan Township was organized in 1852. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.61%) is land and (or 0.39%) is water. Unincorporated towns * Mount Sinai * Wilmington Major highways * Indiana State Road 350 Cemeteries The township contains one cemetery, Carbaugh. Education Hogan Township residents may obtain a library card at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora An aurora (plural: auroras or aurorae), also commonly known as the polar lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of bri .... References * United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files External links Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparta Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Sparta Township is one of fourteen Township (United States), townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,894 and it contained 1,144 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.93%) is land and (or 0.07%) is water. Cities and towns * Moores Hill, Indiana, Moores Hill Unincorporated towns * Chesterville, Indiana, Chesterville * Cold Springs, Indiana, Cold Springs * Dillsboro Station, Indiana, Dillsboro Station * Sparta, Indiana, Sparta (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Manchester Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Manchester Township (northeast) * Hogan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Hogan Township (east) * Washington Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Washington Township (southeast) * Clay Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Clay Township (south) * Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, Washington Township, Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora, Indiana
Aurora is a city in Center Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,750 at the 2010 census. Geography Aurora is located at (39.058551, -84.906351). According to the 2010 census, Aurora has a total area of , of which (or 89.41%) is land and (or 10.59%) is water. History Aurora was platted in 1819. It was named for Aurora, the goddess of dawn in Roman mythology. Aurora was incorporated in 1848. Aurora is known for its historic downtown area and the ornate Hillforest mansion built for Thomas Gaff who earned his fortune shipping goods on the Ohio River by steamboat. The mansion was designed by architect Isaiah Rogers and was completed in 1855 in the Italian Renaissance style. The design is symmetrical. Details include deep overhangs, arched windows and balconies and porches. Hillforest was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992. In addition to Hillforest, the Aurora City Hall, Aurora Methodist Episcopal Church, Aurora Public Library, Dow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora Public Library (Indiana)
The Aurora Public Library was first organized by voluntary contributions. When the town was incorporated in 1819 a lot on Fifth Street (then called Literary Street) was set aside for a public library, but it took time for enough funds to be raised for its establishment.William Elmer HenrMunicipal and institutional libraries of Indiana History, condition and management Indiana. Louisiana purchase exposition commission Publisher s.n., 1904 Original from the University of Michigan Digitized Oct 2, 2006 Length 162 pages pages 12-14 In 1882 fundraising by the sale of stock in the library property was done in $5 per share for 141 shares, subscribed by 51 people, and the sale of the library lot for another $700 raising $1,405. Non-shareholders could access the library for $1.50 a year. In 1901 the library with its 3,500 volumes and "several current magazines" was transferred to the city, and opened in two "well lighted rooms" in the city building three afternoons and two evenings per wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
