Clay Township, Miami County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Clay Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 889 (down from 844 at 2010[3]) and it contained 354 housing units.
Clay Township | |
|---|---|
Former Shell station in Wawpecong | |
 Location in Miami County | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′20″N 86°03′02″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Organized | 1846 |
| Named after | Henry Clay |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.91 sq mi (61.9 km2) |
| • Land | 23.89 sq mi (61.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.052 km2) 0.08% |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 889 |
| • Density | 37.2/sq mi (14.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 46901, 46911, 46914, 46970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453214 |
History
Clay Township was organized in 1846.[4] It is named for statesman Henry Clay of Kentucky.[5]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 23.91 square miles (61.9 km2), of which 23.89 square miles (61.9 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.[3]
Unincorporated towns
Cemeteries
The township contains Climer Cemetery.
Major highways
School districts
- Maconaquah School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 5th congressional district
- State House District 32
- State Senate District 18