Ray Township | |
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Coordinates: 39°19′40″N 85°14′30″W / 39.32778°N 85.24167°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Franklin |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 39.69 sq mi (102.8 km2) |
• Land | 39.61 sq mi (102.6 km2) |
• Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 4,021 |
• Density | 101.5/sq mi (39.2/km2) |
FIPS code | 18-63126[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 453782 |
Ray Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,021.[3]
Ray Township is named for James B. Ray, fourth Governor of Indiana.[4]
The Oldenburg Historic District and Stockheughter Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 39.69 square miles (102.8 km2), of which 39.61 square miles (102.6 km2) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 0.20%) is water.[3]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains one cemetery, Holy Family.
Ray Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Batesville Memorial Public Library in Batesville.[6]