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German Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
German Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,441 and it contained 2,909 housing units. German Township was organized in 1845. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.03%) is land and (or 0.97%) is water. Cities and towns * Darmstadt (far west edge) Unincorporated towns * Kasson * Saint Joseph Adjacent townships * Vanderburgh County ** Armstrong Township (North) ** Scott Township (Northeast) ** Center Township (East) ** Perry Township (South) * Posey County ** Robinson Township (West) ** Marrs Township (Single Point) Cemeteries The township contains these cemeteries: Higinbottom, Huber, Richter, Saint Peters, St. Joseph, and St. Paul's. School districts * Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation Political districts * Indiana's 8th congressional district Indiana's 8th congressional district is a congressional district in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. 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, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships. Township functions are generally overseen by a governing board (the name varies from state to state) and a clerk, trustee, or mayor (in New Jersey and the metro townships of Utah). Township officers frequently include justice of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanderburgh County
Vanderburgh County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 179,703. The county seat is in Evansville. While Vanderburgh County was the seventh-largest county in 2010 population with 179,703 people, it is also the eighth-smallest county in area in Indiana and the smallest in southwestern Indiana, covering only . In 2019, the population was 181,451. Vanderburgh County forms the core of the Evansville metropolitan statistical area. History Vanderburgh County was formed on January 7, 1818, from Gibson, Posey, and Warrick counties. It was named for Captain Henry Vanderburgh, Revolutionary War veteran and judge for the Indiana Territory. Geography According to the 2010 census, the county has an area of , of which (or 98.79%) is land and (or 1.21%) is water. Regional * Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky tri-state area * Southwestern Indiana Adjacent counties Cities and towns Census-designated places Unincorporated towns Townships (2000 Popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indiana's 8th Congressional District
Indiana's 8th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in Southwestern Indiana, southwest and west central Indiana, the district is anchored in Evansville, Indiana, Evansville and also includes Jasper, Indiana, Jasper, Princeton, Indiana, Princeton, Terre Haute, Indiana, Terre Haute, Vincennes, Indiana, Vincennes and Washington, Indiana, Washington. Commonly referred to as "The Bloody Eighth" at the local (and sometimes national) levels (See below for explanation), it was formerly a notorious swing district. However, due to a political realignment, it has in recent elections become a safe Republican Party (United States), Republican district. Election results from presidential races Counties located within the district As of 2023, Indiana’s 8th congressional district is located in southwest and west central Indiana. It includes Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) is a public school corporation serving Evansville, Indiana and Vanderburgh County; its boundary includes the entire county. It is the third largest school district in the state of Indiana, behind Indianapolis Public Schools and Fort Wayne Community Schools and the largest in Southern Indiana. The headquarters are located on Walnut Street in downtown Evansville. The school district serves nearly 23,000 students educated by more than 1,600 teachers. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation comprises 37 different schools – 17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 4 K-8 schools, 5 high schools and 4 magnet schools, one of which draws students from 8 other school corporations across 4 other counties. On November 4, 2008 voters approved a $149 million bond issue for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, which paid for the new North High school and a list of other projects. Elementary, K-8, and Middle Schools Elemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marrs Township, Posey County, Indiana
Marrs Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,868. History Marrs Township was organized in 1817. The township was named for Samuel R. Marrs, a pioneer settler and afterward county commissioner. Adjacent Townships * Indiana ** Posey County *** Black Township (West) *** Lynn Township (Single Point - Northwest) *** Robinson Township (North) ** Vanderburgh County *** German Township (Single Point - Northeast) *** Perry Township (East) * Kentucky Kentucky ( , ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States and one of the states of the Upper South. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia ... ** Henderson County *** Corydon District (South) Unincorporated Places * Caborn * Heusler * Marrs Center * Philip Station * St. Philip * West Franklin References External links Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robinson Township, Posey County, Indiana
Robinson Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,976. Robinson Township was named at an unknown date for Jonathan Robinson, an early settler. Unincorporated places * Blairsville *Lippe Lippe () is a ''Kreis'' (district) in the east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Neighboring districts are Herford, Minden-Lübbecke, Höxter, Paderborn, Gütersloh, and district-free Bielefeld, which forms the region Ostwestfalen-Lippe. The ... * Parkers Settlement * St. Wendel References External links Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana Townships in Posey County, Indiana Townships in Indiana {{PoseyCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Posey County
Posey may refer to: Places * Posey, California * Posey, Illinois * Posey, Texas * Posey, West Virginia * Posey County, Indiana * Posey Township, Indiana (other) People * Posey (Paiute) (1860s–1923), Paiute chief * Posey (surname) * Posey G. Lester (1850–1929), American politician * Posey Rorer (1891–1936), an old-time musician Other uses * Posey House (other) * Posey vest, a type of medical restraint See also * * Posie or nosegay {{disambiguation, geo, given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Perry Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 25,092 and it contained 10,678 housing units. The University of Southern Indiana Campus is located in Perry Township. Perry Township was organized in 1840. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.48%) is land and (or 1.52%) is water. Cities and towns * Evansville (west edge) Unincorporated towns * Belknap * Mud Center * Red Bank Adjacent townships * Indiana ** Vanderburgh County *** German Township (North) *** Center Township (Northeast) *** Pigeon Township (East) *** Union Township (South) ** Posey County *** Marrs Township (West) *** Robinson Township (Single Point) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Memorial Park, Putman and Saint Joseph. Lakes * Woodland Lake Education School districts * Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation Postsecondary institutions * Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Center Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 39,007 and it contained 16,306 housing units. Center Township was organized in 1843. History The Hooker-Ensle-Pierce House, McJohnston Chapel and Cemetery, and Charles Sweeton House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.71%) is land and (or 1.29%) is water. Cities and towns * Darmstadt (south edge) * Evansville (north portion) * Highland (CDP) * Melody Hill (CDP) Unincorporated towns * Country Club Meadows * Erskine Station * Harwood * Knob Hill * Kratzville * Lakewood Hills * McCutchanville * Mechanicsville Adjacent townships * Vanderburgh County ** Scott Township (north) ** Knight Township (southeast) ** Perry Township (southwest) ** Pigeon Township (southwest) ** German Township (west) * Warrick County ** Campbell Townsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Scott Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 8,528 and it contained 3,343 housing units. In recent years, Scott Township has become one of the fastest-growing townships in the county. Scott Township was organized in 1821, and named for Samuel Scott, an early settler. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.19%) is land and (or 0.81%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Darmstadt (vast majority) Unincorporated towns, communities * Daylight * Earle * Elliott * Hillsdale * Inglefield * McCutchanville (part of it) * Stacer Adjacent townships * Vanderburgh County ** Armstrong Township (west) ** Center Township (south) ** German Township (southwest) * Gibson County ** Johnson Township (north) * Warrick County ** Campbell Township (southeast) ** Greer Township (northeast) Cemeteries The township contains these two cemeteries: Blue Grass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armstrong Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Armstrong Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,599 and it contained 634 housing units. Armstrong Township was established in 1818. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.86%) is land and (or 0.14%) is water. Cities and towns * Darmstadt (west edge) Unincorporated towns * Armstrong * Crossroads * Martin Adjacent townships * Vanderburgh County ** German Township (south) ** Scott Township (east) * Gibson County ** Johnson Township (northeast) * Posey County ** Robinson Township (southwest) ** Smith Township (northwest) Airports and landing strips * Hepler Airport School districts * Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation * South Gibson School Corporation Political districts * Indiana's 8th congressional district Indiana's 8th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in Southwest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Joseph, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Saint Joseph, affectionately called St. Joe County by locals, is an Unincorporated area, unincorporated community in German Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, German Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States and centered on St. Joseph Catholic Church. Along with that of Darmstadt, Indiana, Darmstadt, its colonization marked the beginning of German-American immigration to southern Indiana. The area was chosen as a settlement for its rich farmland. Name The town is named after the church in its center, St. Joseph Catholic Church. The church is named for the Saint Joseph the Carpenter, the father of Jesus. Unlike most other local communities, St. Joseph has never had a railway station. The nickname "St. Joe County" originates from the fact that there are multiple churches by the name of St. Joseph in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville and Vincennes, and different names were needed to distinguish one from the next in conversation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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