Black Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,032. The township is the largest both in terms of area and population in Posey County.
History Black Township was organized in 1817. The township was named for the Black family of pioneer settlers.
The Frederick and Augusta Hagemann Farm, Mann site, and Mount Vernon site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Adjacent Townships Indiana Posey County Lynn Township (North) Marrs Township (East) Point Township (Southwest) Robinson Township (Single Point) Illinois White County Emma Township (West) Kentucky Henderson County Corydon District (Southeast) Union County Uniontown District (South Central)
Cities Mount Vernon
Unincorporated places Dead Mans Crossing Erwin Farmersville Grafton Upton Welborn Switch
Education It is within the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon, - Text list which operates Mount Vernon High School.
References
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana