Posey Township is one of eleven
townships
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Clay County, Indiana
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 26,890. The county seat is Brazil.
Clay County is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,063 and it contained 1,706 housing units.
History
Posey Township was organized in 1828. It was named for Territorial Governor
Thomas Posey
Thomas Posey (July 9, 1750March 19, 1818) was an officer in the American Revolution, a general during peacetime, the third Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, Governor of the Indiana Territory, and a Louisiana Senator.
Early life
Family and back ...
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Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.01%) is land and (or 1.99%) is water.
Cities and towns
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Brazil
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(southwest edge)
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Staunton
Unincorporated towns
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Billtown
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Billville
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Cherryvale
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Cloverland
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Cottage Hill
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Purdy Hill
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Turner
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Twin Beach
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Dick Johnson Township (north)
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Brazil Township (northeast)
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Jackson Township (east)
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Sugar Ridge Township (southeast)
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Perry Township (south)
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Riley Township, Vigo County (southwest)
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Lost Creek Township, Vigo County (west)
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Nevins Township, Vigo County (northwest)
Major highways
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Interstate 70
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U.S. Route 40
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State Road 42
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State Road 59
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State Road 340
Cemeteries
The township contains seven cemeteries: Billtown, Clearview, Cottage Hill, German, Rhule, Summit Lawn and Summit Lawn.
References
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary filesU.S. Board on Geographic Names
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Clay County, Indiana
Terre Haute metropolitan area
Townships in Indiana
1828 establishments in the United States
Populated places established in 1828