Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Saluda Township is one of ten townships
in Jefferson County
, Indiana
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 1,358. It was created by the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas on Feb. 13, 1817.
The township has had the following post offices: Chelsea (June 1, 1883-Oct 8. 1903); Harrell (May 4, 1881-April 30, 1903; Marble Hill (May 27, 1889-Nov. 15, 1921); Mechanicsburg (Oct. 17, 1836-Feb. 14, 1840), name changed to Saluda; New London (Aug. 10, 1819-Feb. 14, 1840); Saluda (Aug. 19, 1828-June 6, 1829), (Feb. 14, 1840 – Nov 12, 1860), and (Dec. 10, 1860–April 30, 1903).
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Indiana
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 32,428. The county seat is Madison.-History:Jefferson County was formed in 1811...
, Indiana
Indiana
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, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, its population was 1,358. It was created by the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas on Feb. 13, 1817.
The township has had the following post offices: Chelsea (June 1, 1883-Oct 8. 1903); Harrell (May 4, 1881-April 30, 1903; Marble Hill (May 27, 1889-Nov. 15, 1921); Mechanicsburg (Oct. 17, 1836-Feb. 14, 1840), name changed to Saluda; New London (Aug. 10, 1819-Feb. 14, 1840); Saluda (Aug. 19, 1828-June 6, 1829), (Feb. 14, 1840 – Nov 12, 1860), and (Dec. 10, 1860–April 30, 1903).
Geography
Saluda Township covers an area of 37.7 square miles (97.6 km²); of this, 0.21 square mile (0.5438975031 km²) or 0.55 percent is water. The streams of Big Saluda Creek, Farley Creek, Harts Falls Creek and Lee Creek run through this township.Unincorporated towns
- ChelseaChelsea, IndianaChelsea is an unincorporated town in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana....
- Marble Hill
- PaynesvillePaynesville, IndianaPaynesville is an unincorporated town in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana....
- SaludaSaluda, IndianaSaluda is an unincorporated town in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana....
Adjacent townships
- Hanover TownshipHanover Township, Jefferson County, IndianaHanover Township is one of ten townships in Jefferson County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,409.-Geography:Hanover Township covers an area of ; of this, or 1.14 percent is water...
(north) - Bethlehem Township, Clark CountyBethlehem Township, Clark County, IndianaBethlehem Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 330.-Geography:Bethlehem Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bethlehem* Miles Point* Otto...
(southeast) - Washington Township, Clark CountyWashington Township, Clark County, IndianaWashington Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,667.-Adjacent townships:* Saluda Township, Jefferson County * Bethlehem Township * Owen Township...
(southwest) - Lexington Township, Scott CountyLexington Township, Scott County, IndianaLexington Township is one of five townships in Scott County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,268.-External links:* *...
(west) - Republican TownshipRepublican Township, Jefferson County, IndianaRepublican Township is one of ten townships in Jefferson County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,534.Republican Township was created on March 12, 1817 by the Jefferson County Common Pleas Court. It has had the following post offices, which are no longer in operation:...
(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 62Indiana State Road 62State Road 62 in the U.S. State of Indiana is an east–west route that runs from the Illinois state line in the southwest corner of Indiana to the Louisville, Kentucky area, then northeast toward the Cincinnati, Ohio area.-Route description:...
- Indiana State Road 356Indiana State Road 356State Road 356 in the U.S. state of Indiana consists of two segments, both in the southern portion of the state. The western segment is about 10 miles long, and the eastern segment is about 15 miles long.-Western section:...