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Wayne Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,918 and it contained 3,748 housing units.[1]

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Wayne Township
Township
Location in Jay County
Coordinates: 40°26′10″N 84°57′35″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Jay
Area
• Total	37.14 sq mi (96.2 km2)
• Land	37.14 sq mi (96.2 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation	902 ft (275 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	7,918
• Density	213.2/sq mi (82.3/km2)
GNIS feature ID	0454033

History

Wayne Township was organized in 1837.[2]

Floral Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.14 square miles (96.2 km²), all land.[1] The streams of Butternut Creek, Elm Brook, Golf Brook, Hearne Run, Little Salamonie River, Millers Branch, Race Run and Saw Run run through this township.

Cities and towns

• Portland (the county seat)

Unincorporated towns

• College Corner
• Liber

Adjacent townships

• Bearcreek Township (north)
• Noble Township (east)
• Madison Township (southeast)
• Pike Township (south)
• Jefferson Township (southwest)
• Greene Township (west)
• Jackson Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Green Park, Hearne, Jaque, Liber and Reed.

Major highways

• US 27
• SR 26
• SR 67

Airports and landing strips

• Steed Field

References

• U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana

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