Black Township, Posey County, Indiana

Black Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 10,288. The township is the largest both in terms of area a population in Posey County.

Black Township
Posey County
Coordinates: 37°56′59″N 87°55′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPosey
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total88.95 sq mi (230.37 km2)
  Land87.03 sq mi (225.41 km2)
  Water1.91 sq mi (4.96 km2)
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total10,288
  Density118.21/sq mi (45.64/km2)
FIPS code18-05428[2]
GNIS feature ID453112

History

Black Township was organized in 1817.[3] The township was named for the Black family of pioneer settlers.[4]

The Frederick and Augusta Hagemann Farm, Mann Site, and Mount Vernon Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

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Cities

Unincorporated places

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