Wayne Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,918 and it contained 3,748 housing units.
History
Wayne Township was organized in 1837.
Floral Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land. The streams of Butternut Creek, Elm Brook, Golf Brook, Hearne Run, Little Salamonie River, Millers Branch, Race Run and Saw Run run through this township.
Cities and towns
Portland (the county seat)
Unincorporated towns
College Corner
Liber
Adjacent townships
Bearcreek Township (north) Noble Township (east) Madison Township (southeast) Pike Township (south) Jefferson Township (southwest) Greene Township (west) Jackson Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Green Park, Hearne, Jaque, Liber and Reed.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
Steed Field
References
U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files