Ray Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,314, up from 4,021 at 2010.
History Ray Township is named for James B. Ray, fourth Governor of Indiana.
The Oldenburg Historic District and Stockheughter Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.80%) is land and (or 0.20%) is water.
Cities and towns Batesville (north quarter) Oldenburg
Unincorporated towns Hamburg Huntersville (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Salt Creek Township (north) Butler Township (east) Adams Township, Ripley County (southeast) Laughery Township, Ripley County (south) Salt Creek Township, Decatur County (west) Fugit Township, Decatur County (northwest)
Major highways Interstate 74 Indiana State Road 46 Indiana State Road 229
Cemeteries The township contains one cemetery, Holy Family.
Education Ray Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Batesville Memorial Public Library in Batesville.
References Sources United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Citations
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana