Perry Township is one of fifteen

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in Wayne County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 835 and it contained 325 housing units.

History

Perry Township was originally settled chiefly by

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.94%) is land and (or 0.06%) is water. Lakes in this township include Osborne Lakes. The streams of Economy Run, Jordon Creek, Mop Run, Swab Creek, Wash Branch and West Brook run through this township.

Cities and towns

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Adjacent townships

* Union Township, Randolph County (north) * Green Township (east) * Clay Township (southeast) * Jefferson Township (southwest) * Dalton Township (west)

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Economy and Jordon.

Major highways

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References

U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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