Jennings Township, Fayette County, Indiana

Jennings Township
Location of Jennings Township in Fayette County
Coordinates: 39°36′28″N 85°03′50″W / 39.60778°N 85.06389°W / 39.60778; -85.06389
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFayette
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total
18.17 sq mi (47.1 km2)
 • Land18.17 sq mi (47.1 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population
 • Total
808
 • Density45.7/sq mi (17.6/km2)
FIPS code18-38412[3]
GNIS feature ID453507

Jennings Township is one of nine townships in Fayette County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 830 and it contained 360 housing units.[4]

History

Jennings Township was established in 1819.[5] It was named for Jonathan Jennings, who was acting governor at the time of the township's organization.[6]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.17 square miles (47.1 km2), all land.[4]

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Mount Garrison, Simpson and Union. There is also at least one other small cemetery along Village Creek, the Burk Cemetery.

References

  • "Jennings Township, Fayette County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files