Rushville Township, Rush County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Rushville Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,619 and it contained 3,505 housing units.[3]
Rushville Township | |
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The Norris Ford Covered Bridge, a historic site in the township | |
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| Coordinates: 39°35′29″N 85°27′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.94 sq mi (113.8 km2) |
| • Land | 43.91 sq mi (113.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.078 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,619 |
| • Density | 173.5/sq mi (66.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-66456[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453816 |
History
Rushville Township was organized in 1823.[5] The township was named for Benjamin F. Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence.[6]
The East Hill Cemetery, Archibald M. Kennedy House, and Norris Ford Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.94 square miles (113.8 km2), of which 43.91 square miles (113.7 km2) (or 99.93%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.07%) is water.[8]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
