Ray Township, Franklin County, Indiana

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Ray Township
Stockheughter Covered Bridge
Stockheughter Covered Bridge
Location of Ray Township in Franklin County
Location of Ray Township in Franklin County
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total39.69 sq mi (102.8 km2)
 • Land39.61 sq mi (102.6 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,021
 • Density101.5/sq mi (39.2/km2)
FIPS code18-63126[2]
GNIS feature ID453782

Ray Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,021.[3]

History

Ray Township is named for James B. Ray, fourth Governor of Indiana.[4]

The Oldenburg Historic District and Stockheughter Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 39.69 square miles (102.8 km2), of which 39.61 square miles (102.6 km2) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 0.20%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Holy Family.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  4. ^ Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. p. 164.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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