Clay Township is one of thirteen

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in Owen County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,566 (down from 2,600 at 2010) and it contained 1,134 housing units.

History

Clay Township was named for Kentucky statesman

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. The Ennis Archaeological Site was listed on the

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in 1985.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.

Unincorporated towns

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at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Brown, Gross, Hopewell, Livingston, and Moreland.

School districts

* Spencer-Owen Community Schools

Political districts

* State House District 46 * State Senate District 39

References

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United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

{{Owen County, Indiana Townships in Owen County, Indiana Townships in Indiana