Posey Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,051.

History

Posey Township is named for Thomas Posey, second Governor of Indiana Territory.

Posey Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.67%) is land and (or 0.33%) is water.

Posey Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Unincorporated towns

Andersonville

Buena Vista

Lake View

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Posey Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Adjacent townships

Orange Township, Fayette County (north) Columbia Township, Fayette County (northeast) Laurel Township (east) Salt Creek Township (southeast) Fugit Township, Decatur County (southwest) Richland Township, Rush County (west) Noble Township, Rush County (northwest)

Major highways

U.S. Route 52

Indiana State Road 244

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Old Brick, Old Brick, Young Brick and Middle Brick.

Education

Posey Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Franklin County Public Library District in Brookville.

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

External links

Townships in Franklin County, Indiana

Townships in Indiana