Bethel Township, Posey County, Indiana

Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bethel Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 245.[3]

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890768—
19007690.1%
191085110.7%
1920736−13.5%
1930471−36.0%
194073756.5%
1950598−18.9%
1960469−21.6%
1970359−23.5%
19803867.5%
1990329−14.8%
2000327−0.6%
2010311−4.9%
2020245−21.2%
Source: US Decennial Census[4]
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CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
381 ft (116 m)
FIPS code18-05014[2]
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Bethel Township
Posey County
Township
Coordinates: 38°12′19″N 87°55′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPosey
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total
19.82 sq mi (51.34 km2)
 • Land19.08 sq mi (49.42 km2)
 • Water0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2)
Elevation
[1]
381 ft (116 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
245
 • Density12.8/sq mi (4.96/km2)
FIPS code18-05014[2]
GNIS feature ID453107
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History

Bethel Township was organized in 1821.[5] The township was named for P. C. Bethel, a pioneer settler.[6]

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Towns

Unincorporated Places

Education

It is within the Metropolitan School District of North Posey County,[7] which operates North Posey High School.

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