Jennings Township is one of nine townships in Fayette County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 830 and it contained 360 housing units.[3]
Jennings Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Location of Jennings Township in Fayette County | |
Coordinates: 39°36′28″N 85°03′50″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Fayette |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 18.17 sq mi (47.1 km2) |
• Land | 18.17 sq mi (47.1 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 830 |
• Density | 45.7/sq mi (17.6/km2) |
FIPS code | 18-38412[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 453507 |
Jennings Township was established in 1819.[4] It was named for Jonathan Jennings, who was acting governor at the time of the township's organization.[5]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.17 square miles (47.1 km2), all land.[3]
The township contains three cemeteries: Mount Garrison, Simpson and Union. There is also at least one other small cemetery along Village Creek, the Burk Cemetery.
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County seat: Connersville | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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