Owen Township, Clark County, Indiana

Owen Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 958 and it contained 462 housing units.

History

Owen Township was established around 1830. It was named after John Owen, a county commissioner.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 17.35 square miles (44.9 km²), of which 17.07 square miles (44.2 km²) (or 98.39%) is land and 0.28 square miles (0.73 km²) (or 1.61%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

• Hibernia
• Sunset Village

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

• Washington Township (north)
• Bethlehem Township (northeast)
• Charlestown Township (west)
• Oregon Township (northwest)

Major highways

• Indiana State Road 62

Cemeteries

The township contains several cemeteries: Bowyer (a.k.a. Hogan), Conn, Hibernia, Hogan, Manaugh, Olive Branch, Owen Creek Presbyterian/Baptist Church, Perry, Pleasant View, Shiloh (a.k.a. Owen Township)

References

• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
• U.S. Board on Geographic Names

External links

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana