Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Knox Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 477 (down from 503 at 2010[2]) and it contained 194 housing units. [1]
Knox Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Jay County | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′14″N 85°10′17″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.7 sq mi (61 km2) |
| • Land | 23.7 sq mi (61 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 477 |
| • Density | 20.1/sq mi (7.77/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453529 |
History
Knox Township was organized in 1839. It was named after Knox County, Ohio.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 23.7 square miles (61 km2), all land.[2] The streams of Bit Run, Corrode Run, Cowboy Run, Crooked Creek, Harris Creek, Holster Creek, Mud Creek, Oak Run, Oval Run, Phillips Run, Rustic Run and Wire Run run through this township.
Unincorporated towns
Adjacent townships
- Penn Township (north)
- Greene Township (east)
- Jefferson Township (southeast)
- Richland Township (south)
- Jackson Township, Blackford County (west)
- Harrison Township, Blackford County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Winters.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Kesler Field