Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana

Troy Township is one of seven townships in Perry County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 11,965 and it contained 5,746 housing units[1] (almost two thirds of the overall county population).

Troy Township
Township
Location in Perry County
Coordinates: 37°57′38″N 86°42′53″W
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyPerry
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total44.31 sq mi (114.8 km2)
 • Land43.04 sq mi (111.5 km2)
 • Water1.27 sq mi (3.3 km2)  2.87%
Elevation
518 ft (158 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total11,965
 • Density278/sq mi (107/km2)
ZIP codes
47520, 47586, 47588
GNIS feature ID453903

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 44.31 square miles (114.8 km2), of which 43.04 square miles (111.5 km2) (or 97.13%) is land and 1.27 square miles (3.3 km2) (or 2.87%) is water.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these seven cemeteries: Bolin, Cliff, Greenwood, Log Church, Powell, Saint Michaels and Saint Pius.

Major highways

Lakes
  • Echo Lake
  • Fenn Haven Lake

School districts
  • Cannelton City Schools
  • Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation

Political districts
  • State House District 74
  • State Senate District 47

References
  • "Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-11-21.
  • United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • IndianaMap
  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.
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