Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana

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Posey Township
Location of Posey Township in Clay County
Coordinates: 39°28′27″N 87°11′02″W / 39.47417, -87.18389
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Clay
Area
- Total	35.71 sq mi (92.48 km²)
- Land	35 sq mi (90.64 km²)
- Water	0.71 sq mi (1.84 km²)
Elevation [1]	679 ft (207 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	3,984
- Density	113.84/sq mi (43.95/km²)
FIPS code	18-61290[2]
GNIS feature ID	453761

Posey Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,984.

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

Posey Township covers an area of 35.71 square miles; 0.71 square miles (1.99 percent) of this is water.

[edit] Cities and towns

• Brazil (southwest edge)
• Staunton

[edit] Unincorporated towns

• Billtown
• Billville
• Cloverland
• Cottage Hill
• Purdy Hill
• Turner
• Twin Beach

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

[edit] Adjacent townships

• Dick Johnson Township (north)
• Brazil Township (northeast)
• Jackson Township (east)
• Sugar Ridge Township (southeast)
• Perry Township (south)
• Riley Township, Vigo County (southwest)
• Lost Creek Township, Vigo County (west)
• Nevins Township, Vigo County (northwest)

[edit] Major highways

• Interstate 70
• U.S. Route 40
• Indiana State Road 42
• Indiana State Road 59
• Indiana State Road 340

[edit] Cemeteries

The township contains seven cemeteries: Billtown, Clearview, Cottage Hill, German, Rhule, Summit Lawn and Summit Lawn.

[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

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Clay County, Indiana County seat: Brazil Cities and towns Brazil | Carbon | Center Point | Clay City | Harmony | Knightsville | Staunton Townships Brazil | Cass | Dick Johnson | Harrison | Jackson | Lewis | Perry | Posey | Sugar Ridge | Van Buren | Washington Unincorporated communities Art | Ashboro | Asherville | Barrick Corner | Bee Ridge | Benwood | Billtown | Billville | Bogle Corner | Bowling Green | Brunswick | Buchanan Corner | Cardonia | Cloverland | Coalmont | Cory | Eel River | Hoosierville | Howesville | Lap Corner | Old Hill | Perth | Poland | Pontiac | Prairie City | Roadman Corner | Saline City | Shady Lane | Stearleyville | Turner | Twin Beach