Geneva Township, Jennings County, Indiana

Geneva Township is one of eleven townships in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,584 and it contained 3,365 housing units.[1]

Geneva Township
Township
Location in Jennings County
Coordinates: 39°04′51″N 85°43′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJennings
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total56.51 sq mi (146.4 km2)
 • Land55.89 sq mi (144.8 km2)
 • Water0.62 sq mi (1.6 km2)  1.10%
Elevation
646 ft (197 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,584
 • Density135.7/sq mi (52.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453323

History

Geneva Township was established in about 1824. A majority of the first settlers being natives of Switzerland caused the name Geneva to be selected.[2]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 56.51 square miles (146.4 km2), of which 55.89 square miles (144.8 km2) (or 98.90%) is land and 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2) (or 1.10%) is water.[1] The streams of Bear Creek, Bennetts Branch, Nettle Creek, Rattail Creek, Rock Creek and Wyaloosing Creek run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Cave Springs, Henry and Hulse.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips
  • Miller and Sons Farm Supply Airport

References
  • "Geneva Township, Jennings County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
  1. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  2. Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 65.
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