Saluda Township is one of ten townships in Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,333 and it contained 589 housing units. It was created by the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas on Feb. 13, 1817. Saluda is derived from a Native American name meaning "river of corn".
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.10%) is land and (or 0.90%) is water. The streams of Big Saluda Creek, Farley Creek, Harts Falls Creek and Lee Creek run through this township.
Unincorporated towns Chelsea Paynesville Saluda
Adjacent townships Hanover Township (north) Bethlehem Township, Clark County (southeast) Washington Township, Clark County (southwest) Lexington Township, Scott County (west) Republican Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains the following cemeteries: Barnes, Harrell (also called Fairview), Maddox, Marble Hill (also called Bowman), Marling, Mt. Zion, New Bethel Methodist Church, New Prospect, Swan
Major highways Indiana State Road 62 Indiana State Road 356
Education The school district is Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated Schools. - Text list The comprehensive high school is Southwestern High School.
References U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana