Country United States County Fayette GNIS feature ID 453246 Local time Saturday 5:56 PM | State Indiana FIPS code 18-14950 Elevation 265 m Population 12,282 (2010) | |
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Weather 5°C, Wind E at 18 km/h, 59% Humidity Area 84.87 km² (84.72 km² Land / 16 ha Water) | ||
Connersville Township is one of nine townships in Fayette County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 12,282 and it contained 5,573 housing units.
Contents
- Map of Connersville Township IN 47331 USA
- History
- Geography
- Cities and towns
- Unincorporated towns
- Adjacent townships
- Major highways
- Cemeteries
- References
Map of Connersville Township, IN 47331, USA
History
Connersville Township was organized in 1819 as one of five original townships of Fayette County containing the namesake town, which was designated the county seat.
John Conner is credited with being the first settler in Connersville Township. He established a trading post which was the center of early pioneer life.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 32.77 square miles (84.9 km2), of which 32.71 square miles (84.7 km2) (or 99.82%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.18%) is water.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Tullis Chapel.