Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana
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| Wayne Township | |
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| Coordinates: 40°26′10″N 84°57′35″W / 40.43611°N 84.95972°WCoordinates: 40°26′10″N 84°57′35″W / 40.43611°N 84.95972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.1 sq mi (96.08 km2) |
| • Land | 37.09 sq mi (96.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 8,162 |
| • Density | 220.1/sq mi (85/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454033 |
Wayne Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,162.[1]
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[edit] Geography
Wayne Township covers an area of 37.1 square miles (96 km2); of this, 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) or 0.02 percent is water. 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.
[edit] Cities and towns
- Portland (the county seat)
[edit] Unincorporated towns
[edit] Adjacent townships
- Bearcreek Township (north)
- Noble Township (east)
- Madison Township (southeast)
- Pike Township (south)
- Jefferson Township (southwest)
- Greene Township (west)
- Jackson Township (northwest)
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Green Park, Hearne, Jaque, Liber and Reed.
[edit] Major highways
[edit] Airports and landing strips
- Steed Field
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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