Wayne Township is one of twelve
townships
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in
Jay County,
Indiana
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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,918 and it contained 3,748 housing units.
History
Wayne Township was organized in 1837.
was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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in 1983.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
The streams of Butternut Creek, Elm Brook, Golf Brook, Hearne Run, Little Salamonie River, Millers Branch, Race Run and Saw Run run through this township.
Cities and towns
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Portland
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(the county seat)
Unincorporated towns
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College Corner
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Liber
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Adjacent townships
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Bearcreek Township (north)
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Noble Township (east)
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Madison Township (southeast)
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Pike Township (south)
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Jefferson Township (southwest)
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Greene Township (west)
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Jackson Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Green Park, Hearne, Jaque, Liber and Reed.
Major highways
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Airports and landing strips
* Steed Field
References
U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Jay County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana