Wayne 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 1,704 (representing no change from 2010) and it contained 800 housing units.

History

Wayne Township was established in 1820. It was named for General

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. Secrest Ferry Bridge was listed on the

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in 1996.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.86%) is land and (or 0.14%) is water. The White River defines the township's southern border.

Cities, towns, villages

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Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: Gosport, Little Mount and Little Mount.

Major highways

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School districts

* Spencer-Owen Community Schools

Political districts

* State House District 46 * State Senate District 37

References

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United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

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