Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, Indiana

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Dick Johnson Township
Location of Dick Johnson Township in Clay County
Coordinates: 39°33′53″N 87°09′49″W / 39.56472, -87.16361
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Clay
Area
- Total	21.61 sq mi (55.97 km²)
- Land	21.51 sq mi (55.7 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.27 km²)
Elevation [1]	646 ft (197 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	1,338
- Density	62.21/sq mi (24.02/km²)
FIPS code	18-18118[2]
GNIS feature ID	453265

Dick Johnson Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,338.

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Cities and towns 1.2 Unincorporated towns 1.3 Adjacent townships 1.4 Major highways 1.5 Cemeteries 2 References 3 External links

[edit] Geography

Dick Johnson Township covers an area of 21.61 square miles; 0.1 square miles (0.46 percent) of this is water.

[edit] Cities and towns

• Brazil (northwest edge)

[edit] Unincorporated towns

• Bee Ridge
• Perth
• Wickville

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

[edit] Adjacent townships

• Raccoon Township, Parke County (north)
• Jackson Township, Parke County (northeast)
• Van Buren Township (east)
• Brazil Township (southeast)
• Posey Township (south)
• Nevins Township, Vigo County (west)

[edit] Major highways

• Indiana State Road 59
• Indiana State Road 340

[edit] Cemeteries

The township contains six cemeteries: Archer, Carter, Orchard, Perth, Saint Marys and Sampson.

[edit] References

• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
• U.S. Board on Geographic Names

1. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

[edit] External links

• Indiana Township Association page for Clay County

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