Blue River Township
Location in Harrison County
Location in Harrison County
Coordinates: 38°22′40″N 86°12′50″W / 38.37778°N 86.21389°W / 38.37778; -86.21389
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHarrison
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total38.65 sq mi (100.1 km2)
  Land38.44 sq mi (99.6 km2)
  Water0.22 sq mi (0.6 km2)  0.57%
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,064
  Density53.7/sq mi (20.7/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453118

Blue River Township is one of twelve townships in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,064 and it contained 889 housing units.[1]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 38.65 square miles (100.1 km2), of which 38.44 square miles (99.6 km2) (or 99.46%) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) (or 0.57%) is water.[1] The stream of Baldy Creek runs through this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains four major cemeteries: Boston, Breedlove, Mount Zion and Reno.

Major highways

References

  • "Blue River Township, Harrison County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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