Ripley Township, Rush County, Indiana

Ripley Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,156 and it contained 908 housing units.[3]

Ripley Township
Walnut Ridge Friends Meetinghouse, a historic site in the township
Coordinates: 39°44′33″N 85°34′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRush
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total35.86 sq mi (92.9 km2)
  Land35.68 sq mi (92.4 km2)
  Water0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,156
  Density60.4/sq mi (23.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)765
FIPS code18-64656[2]
GNIS feature ID453804

History

The County Line Bridge, Maurice W. Manche Farmstead, and Walnut Ridge Friends Meetinghouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.86 square miles (92.9 km2), of which 35.68 square miles (92.4 km2) (or 99.50%) is land and 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2) (or 0.50%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

References


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