Harmony Township, Posey County, Indiana

Harmony Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,473.

Harmony Township
Posey County
Coordinates: 38°07′18″N 87°54′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPosey
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total35.93 sq mi (93.05 km2)
  Land35.24 sq mi (91.28 km2)
  Water0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2)
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,473
  Density41.79/sq mi (16.14/km2)
FIPS code18-31504[2]
GNIS feature ID453374

History

Harmony Township was organized in 1821.[3] A large share of the first settlers being Harmonites caused the name to be selected.[4]

The James Elliott Farm and New Harmony Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Adjacent townships

Cities

Unincorporated places

References


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