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Center Township is one of eleven townships in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,171 (down from 8,894 at 2010[1]) and it contained 3,605 housing units.[2]
Center Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Jennings County | |
| Coordinates: 39°00′51″N 85°37′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.21 sq mi (65.3 km2) |
| • Land | 25.2 sq mi (65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8,171 |
| • Density | 320/sq mi (130/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453183 |
Center Township was established in 1855, and was so named from its position at the geographical center of Jennings County.[4]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 25.21 square miles (65.3 km2), of which 25.2 square miles (65 km2) (or 99.96%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.04%) is water.[1] The streams of Deer Creek, Long Branch, Pleasant Run and Woods Branch run through this township.
Cities and towns
- North Vernon (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns
- Oakdale
Adjacent townships
- Sand Creek Township (north)
- Campbell Township (east)
- Vernon Township (south)
- Spencer Township (west)
- Geneva Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Hill Crest, Saint Marys and Summerfield.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- North Vernon Airport
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