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Ray Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°19′40″N 85°14′30″W / 39.32778°N 85.24167°W / 39.32778; -85.24167
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Ray Township
Stockheughter Covered Bridge
Stockheughter Covered Bridge
Location of Ray Township in Franklin County
Location of Ray Township in Franklin County
Coordinates: 39°19′40″N 85°14′30″W / 39.32778°N 85.24167°W / 39.32778; -85.24167
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total39.69 sq mi (102.8 km2)
 • Land39.61 sq mi (102.6 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,314
 • Density110/sq mi (42/km2)
FIPS code18-63126[2]
GNIS feature ID453782

Ray Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,314,[3] up from 4,021 at 2010.[4]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18902,244
19002,122−5.4%
19102,017−4.9%
19201,654−18.0%
19301,613−2.5%
19401,593−1.2%
19501,7006.7%
19602,05020.6%
19702,42018.0%
19802,99923.9%
19903,0983.3%
20003,69019.1%
20104,0219.0%
20204,3147.3%
Source: US Decennial Census[5]

History

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Ray Township is named for James B. Ray, fourth Governor of Indiana.[6]

The Oldenburg Historic District and Stockheughter Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 39.69 square miles (102.8 km2), of which 39.61 square miles (102.6 km2) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 0.20%) is water.[4]

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains one cemetery, Holy Family.

Education

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Ray Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Batesville Memorial Public Library in Batesville.[8]

References

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Sources

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Citations

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "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 February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  5. ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
  6. ^ Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. p. 164.
  7. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  8. ^ district "Frequently Asked Questions". Batesville Memorial Public Library. Retrieved March 14, 2018. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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