Troy Township is one of seven

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,961 and it contained 5,845 housing units. It is by far the most populous township in the county, covering almost two thirds of the overall county population.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 97.13%) is land and (or 2.87%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

* Cannelton * Tell City *

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Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these seven cemeteries: Bolin, Cliff, Greenwood, Log Church, Powell, Saint Michaels and Saint Pius.

Major highways

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* Indiana State Road 237

Lakes

* Echo Lake * Fenn Haven Lake

School districts

Most of the township is in Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation while a piece is in Cannelton City Schools.
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Political districts

* State House District 74 * State Senate District 47

References

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External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

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