Rushville Township, Rush County, Indiana

Rushville Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,897 and it contained 3,577 housing units.[3]

Rushville Township
The Norris Ford Covered Bridge, a historic site in the township
Coordinates: 39°35′29″N 85°27′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRush
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total43.94 sq mi (113.8 km2)
  Land43.91 sq mi (113.7 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total7,897
  Density179.8/sq mi (69.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)765
FIPS code18-66456[2]
GNIS feature ID453816

History

Rushville Township was organized in 1823.[4] The township was named for Benjamin F. Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence.[5]

The East Hill Cemetery, Archibald M. Kennedy House, and Norris Ford Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.94 square miles (113.8 km2), of which 43.91 square miles (113.7 km2) (or 99.93%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.07%) 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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