Perry Township, Delaware County, Indiana

Perry Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 1,511 and it contained 648 housing units.[3]

Perry Township
Township
The Samuel Jump House, a historic site in the township
Location of Perry Township in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°06′52″N 85°16′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total30.16 sq mi (78.1 km2)
 • Land28.25 sq mi (73.2 km2)
 • Water1.92 sq mi (5.0 km2)
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,511
 • Density53.5/sq mi (20.7/km2)
FIPS code18-59022[2]
GNIS feature ID453719

History

The Dr. Samuel Vaughn Jump House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.16 square miles (78.1 km2), of which 28.25 square miles (73.2 km2) (or 93.67%) is land and 1.92 square miles (5.0 km2) (or 6.37%) is water.[3]

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Felton and Mount Pleasant.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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