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Connersville Township, Fayette County, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°37′50″N 85°10′11″W / 39.63056°N 85.16972°W / 39.63056; -85.16972
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Connersville Township
Location of Connersville Township in Fayette County
Location of Connersville Township in Fayette County
Coordinates: 39°37′50″N 85°10′11″W / 39.63056°N 85.16972°W / 39.63056; -85.16972
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFayette
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total32.77 sq mi (84.9 km2)
 • Land32.71 sq mi (84.7 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Population
 • Total11,955
 • Density375.5/sq mi (145.0/km2)
ZIP code
47331[3]
Area code765
FIPS code18-14950[4]
GNIS feature ID453246

Connersville Township is one of nine townships in Fayette County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 12,282 and it contained 5,573 housing units.[5]

History

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Connersville Township was organized in 1819 as one of five original townships of Fayette County containing the namesake town, which was designated the county seat.[6]

John Conner is credited with being the first settler in Connersville Township.[7] He established a trading post which was the center of early pioneer life.[8]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 32.77 square miles (84.9 km2), of which 32.71 square miles (84.7 km2) (or 99.82%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.18%) is water.[5]

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains one cemetery, Tullis Chapel.

References

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  • "Connersville Township, Fayette County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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