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Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana
Wood Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,747 and it contained 1,148 housing units. History Wood Township was named for George Wood, a pioneer settler. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.64%) is land and (or 0.33%) is water. It is 11 miles NW of Louisville, KY. Cities and towns * Borden Unincorporated towns * Chestnut Hill *Pulltight * Starlight Starlight is the light emitted by stars. It typically refers to visible electromagnetic radiation from stars other than the Sun, observable from Earth at night, although a component of starlight is observable from Earth during daytime. Sunl ... (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Polk Township, Washington County (north) * Monroe Township (northeast) * Carr Township (east) * Lafayette Township, Floyd County (southeast) * Greenville Township, Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Township (United States)
A township in some states of the United States is a small geographic area. The term is used in three ways. #A survey township is simply a geographic reference used to define property location for deeds and grants as surveyed and platted by the General Land Office (GLO). A survey township is nominally six by six miles square, or 23,040 acres. #A civil township is a unit of local government, generally a civil division of a county. Counties are the primary divisional entities in many states, thus the powers and organization of townships varies from state to state. Civil townships are generally given a name, sometimes written with the included abbreviation "Twp". #A charter township, found only in the state of Michigan, is similar to a civil township. Provided certain conditions are met, a charter township is mostly exempt from annexation to contiguous cities or villages, and carries additional rights and responsibilities of home rule. Survey townships Survey townships are genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starlight, Indiana
Starlight is an unincorporated community in Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States. Addresses in Starlight are listed as part of nearby Borden. History A post office was established at Starlight in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902. According to tradition, Starlight was named when a new light fixture in the local store shined like a bright star. Geography Starlight is located at . Attractions Starlight is best known for two large farms which are open to the public year-round as tourist attractions. The farms offer customers the chance to pick their own fruits and vegetables, primarily apples and strawberries, or already-harvested produce. The two farms — Huber's Orchard & Winery and Joe Huber Family Farm & Restaurant — have expanded over the years from simple "you-pick" operations to full-fledged attractions, with restaurants, petting zoos, winery and live entertainment. The farms offer visitors from nearby Louisville, Kentuc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indiana State Road 60
State Road 60 in the U.S. State of Indiana is a mostly rural, two-lane highway in the southeastern portion of the state, covering a distance of about . Route description SR 60 begins at U.S. Route 50 east of Huron in southern Lawrence County and runs east towards Mitchell. In Mitchell, SR 60 is concurrent with State Road 37. After Mitchell SR 60 heads southeast toward Salem, passing through Campbellsburg. In Salem SR 60 are concurrent with State Road 56 and State Road 135. Southeast from downtown Salem SR 60 has an intersection with Indiana State Road 160. SR 60 leaves Salem heading south-southeast towards Sellersburg, passing through New Pekin, Borden, and Bennettsville. In Sellersburg SR 60 passes over Interstate 65 (I-65), followed by an intersection at U.S. Route 31 U.S. Route 31 or U.S. Highway 31 (US 31) is a major north–south U.S. highway connecting southern Alabama to northern Michigan. Its southern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Township, Washington County, Indiana
Jackson Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,116 and it contained 846 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.65%) is land and (or 0.35%) is water. Unincorporated towns * Martinsburg at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Pierce Township (north) * Polk Township (northeast) * Wood Township, Clark County (east) * Greenville Township, Floyd County (southeast) * Morgan Township, Harrison County (southwest) * Posey Township (west) * Howard Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains four cemeteries: Goss, Hiestand, Martinsburg and Rickerd. Lakes * Palmyra Lake School districts * East Washington School Corporation Political districts * Indiana's 9th congressional district Indiana's 9th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana
Greenville Township is one of five townships in Floyd County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,746 and it contained 2,532 housing units. History The Jersey Park Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.67%) is land and (or 0.33%) is water. Cities and towns * Galena * Greenville Unincorporated towns * Navilleton Adjacent townships * Wood Township, Clark County (northeast) * Lafayette Township (east) * Georgetown Township (southeast) * Jackson Township, Harrison County (southwest) * Morgan Township, Harrison County (west) * Jackson Township, Washington County (northwest) Major highways * U.S. Route 150 U.S. Route 150 (US 150) is a 571-mile (919 km) long northwest-southeast United States highway, signed as east–west. It runs from U.S. Route 6 outside of Moline, Illinois to U.S. Route 25 in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Rou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana
Lafayette Township is one of five townships in Floyd County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,449 and it contained 2,856 housing units, although it remains one of the two townships in the county without an incorporated community. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.35%) is land and (or 0.61%) is water. State Senate District 46, US Congress District 9, State Representative District 72, Indiana Department of Homeland Security District 9. Unincorporated communities * Floyds Knobs * Mount St. Francis * Saint Marys * Scottsville Adjacent townships * Carr Township, Clark County (northeast) * New Albany Township (southeast) * Georgetown Township (southwest) * Greenville Township (west) * Wood Township, Clark County (northwest) Major highways * Interstate 64 * U.S. Route 150 U.S. Route 150 (US 150) is a 571-mile (919 km) long northwest-southeast United States highway, signed as east–west. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carr Township, Clark County, Indiana
Carr Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,830 and it contained 1,794 housing units. History Carr Township was organized in 1854. It was named for General John Carr, a pioneer settler. Geography According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.03%) is land and (or 1.97%) is water. Unincorporated towns * Bennettsville * Broom Hill * Carwood * Wilson Adjacent townships * Monroe Township (northeast) * Union Township (northeast) * Silver Creek Township (southeast) * New Albany Township, Floyd County (south) * Lafayette Township, Floyd County (southwest) * Wood Township (west) Major highways * Indiana State Road 60 * Indiana State Road 111 State Road 111 (SR 111) in the U.S. State of Indiana is a rural two-lane highway which passes between New Boston and New Albany in the far southern portion of the state. It has existed since 1935. Some of the highway was decomm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monroe Township, Clark County, Indiana
Monroe Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,402 and it contained 2,125 housing units. History Monroe Township was organized prior to 1827 but the exact date is unclear because records have been lost. It was likely named for President James Monroe. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.50%) is land and (or 0.50%) is water. Unincorporated towns * Blue Lick * Henryville * Underwood Adjacent townships * Vienna Township, Scott County (north) * Oregon Township (east) * Charlestown Township (southeast) * Union Township (south) * Carr Township (southwest) * Wood Township (southwest) * Polk Township, Washington County (west) * Finley Township, Scott County (northwest) Major highways * Interstate 65 Interstate 65 (I-65) is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the central United States. As with most primary Interstates ending in 5, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polk Township, Washington County, Indiana
Polk Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,626 and it contained 1,131 housing units. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.58%) is land and (or 0.42%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * New Pekin (east half) Unincorporated towns * Bartle at * Blue River at * Daisy Hill at * Old Pekin at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Franklin Township (north) * Finley Township, Scott County (northeast) * Monroe Township, Clark County (east) * Wood Township, Clark County (south) * Jackson Township (southwest) * Pierce Township (west) * Washington Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Mead, Mount Pleasant and Tash. School districts * East Washington School Corporation Political districts * Indiana's 9th congressional district Indiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borden, Indiana
Borden is a town in Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States. The population was 808 at the 2010 census. The town's official name was New Providence until December 29, 1994. History The town was founded in 1816 by Rhode Islander John Borden and was originally named New Providence, after the Rhode Island capital of Providence. William W. Borden (1823–1906), son of John Borden, was a scholar, philanthropist and distinguished citizen of New Providence and earned his wealth in the Leadville, Colorado, silver mines, becoming one of Clark County's wealthiest citizens. In 1884, the Borden Institute was founded by William W. Borden as a college for teacher preparation and laboratory-based scientific studies. He also established within the town a library and a museum with an extensive geological collection that later became an important and valuable collection in Chicago's Field Museum following his death. His final crown jewel within the community was his elaborate fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, 2 United Nations General Assembly observers#Present non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (2 states, both in associated state, free association with New Zealand). Compi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
