Fugit Township is one of nine
townships
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in
Decatur County, Indiana
Decatur County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 26,472. The county seat (and only incorporated city) is Greensburg.
History
In 1787, the US defined the Northwest Territory which i ...
. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,767 and it contained 846 housing units.
History
Fugit Township was organized in 1822.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.16%) is land and (or 0.84%) is water.
Unincorporated towns
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Clarksburg
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Kingston
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Saint Maurice
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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Richland Township, Rush County (north)
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Posey Township, Franklin County (northeast)
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Salt Creek Township, Franklin County (east)
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Ray Township, Franklin County (southeast)
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Salt Creek Township (south)
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Washington Township (southwest)
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Clinton Township (west)
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Anderson Township, Rush County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Memorial and Mount Carmel.
References
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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Decatur County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana
1822 establishments in Indiana
Populated places established in 1822