Clay Township, Miami County, Indiana

Clay Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 844 and it contained 373 housing units.[2]

Clay Township
Former Shell station in Wawpecong
Former Shell station in Wawpecong
Location in Miami County
Location in Miami County
Coordinates: 40°36′20″N 86°03′02″W
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyMiami
Organized1846
Named forHenry Clay
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total23.91 sq mi (61.9 km2)
  Land23.89 sq mi (61.9 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  0.08%
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total844
  Density35.3/sq mi (13.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
46901, 46911, 46914, 46970
GNIS feature ID453214

History

Clay Township was organized in 1846.[3] It is named for statesman Henry Clay of Kentucky.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 23.91 square miles (61.9 km2), of which 23.89 square miles (61.9 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.[2]

Unincorporated towns

Cemeteries

The township contains Climer Cemetery.

Major highways

School districts

  • Maconaquah School Corporation

Political districts

References

  • "Clay Township, Miami County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 27, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • IndianaMap
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