Sugar Ridge Township, Clay County, Indiana

Sugar Ridge Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 939 and it contained 449 housing units.[3]

Sugar Ridge Township
Location of Sugar Ridge Township in Clay County
Coordinates: 39°22′36″N 87°06′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClay
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total28.21 sq mi (73.1 km2)
  Land27.72 sq mi (71.8 km2)
  Water0.5 sq mi (1 km2)
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total939
  Density33.9/sq mi (13.1/km2)
FIPS code18-73988[2]
GNIS feature ID453887

History

Sugar Ridge Township organized in 1854. It was named from a high ridge passing through its central portion.[4]

The Aqueduct Bridge, Feeder Dam Bridge, and Jeffers Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.21 square miles (73.1 km2), of which 27.72 square miles (71.8 km2) (or 98.26%) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (or 1.77%) is water.[3] Dietz Lake is in this township.

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 three cemeteries: Gremes, Harris and Moss.

References

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