Center Township is one of eleven townships in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 8,894 and it contained 3,795 housing units.

History

Center Township was established in 1855, and was so named from its position at the geographical center of Jennings County.

Center Township, Jennings County, Indiana

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.96%) is land and (or 0.04%) is water. The streams of Deer Creek, Long Branch, Pleasant Run and Woods Branch run through this township.

Center Township, Jennings County, Indiana

Cities and towns

North Vernon (vast majority)

Center Township, Jennings County, Indiana

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

U.S. Route 50

State Road 3

State Road 7

Airports and landing strips

North Vernon Airport

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

Townships in Jennings County, Indiana

Townships in Indiana