Wayne Township is one of twelve

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in Jay County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,987 (up from 7,918 at 2010) and it contained 3,748 housing units.

History

Wayne Township was organized in 1837. Floral Hall was listed on the

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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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(the county seat)

Unincorporated towns

* College Corner *

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Adjacent townships

* Bearcreek Township (north) * Noble Township (east) * Madison Township (southeast) * Pike Township (south) * Jefferson Township (southwest) * Greene Township (west) * 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 Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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