Perry Township is one of twelve

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in Boone County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,163 and it contained 461 housing units.

History

Howard School was listed on the

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in 2009.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.90%) is land and (or 0.10%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

* Fayette * Herr * Shepherd

Adjacent townships

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(northwest) *

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(east) *

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(west) * Worth (northeast) * Brown Township, Hendricks County (southeast) * Middle Township, Hendricks County (southwest)

Major highways

* Interstate 65 *

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Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Dickerson, Howard and Smith.

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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