Black Township, Posey County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Black Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,032.[3] The township is the largest both in terms of area and population in Posey County.
Black Township Posey County | |
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| Coordinates: 37°56′59″N 87°55′04″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 88.95 sq mi (230.37 km2) |
| • Land | 87.03 sq mi (225.41 km2) |
| • Water | 1.92 sq mi (4.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,032 |
| • Density | 103.8/sq mi (40.07/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-05428[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453112 |
History
Black Township was organized in 1817.[5] The township was named for the Black family of pioneer settlers.[6]
The Frederick and Augusta Hagemann Farm, Mann site, and Mount Vernon site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]
Adjacent Townships
- Indiana
- Posey County
- Lynn Township (North)
- Marrs Township (East)
- Point Township (Southwest)
- Robinson Township (Single Point)
- Posey County
- Illinois
- White County
- Emma Township (West)
- White County
- Kentucky
- Henderson County
- Corydon District (Southeast)
- Union County
- Uniontown District (South Central)
- Henderson County
Cities
Unincorporated places
- Dead Mans Crossing
- Erwin
- Farmersville
- Grafton
- Upton
- Welborn Switch
Education
It is within the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon,[8] which operates Mount Vernon High School.
