Posey Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,016 (down from 4,063 at 2010) and it contained 1,682 housing units.
History Posey Township was organized in 1828. It was named for Territorial Governor Thomas Posey.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.01%) is land and (or 1.99%) is water.
Cities and towns Brazil (southwest edge) Staunton
Unincorporated towns Billtown Billville Cherryvale Cloverland Cottage Hill Purdy Hill Turner Twin Beach (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Dick Johnson Township (north) Brazil Township (northeast) Jackson Township (east) Sugar Ridge Township (southeast) Perry Township (south) Riley Township, Vigo County (southwest) Lost Creek Township, Vigo County (west) Nevins Township, Vigo County (northwest)
Major highways Interstate 70 U.S. Route 40 State Road 42 State Road 59 State Road 340
Cemeteries The township contains seven cemeteries: Billtown, Clearview, Cottage Hill, German, Rhule, Summit Lawn and Summit Lawn.
References United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files U.S. Board on Geographic Names
External links
Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana