Rushville Township, Rush County, Indiana
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The Norris Ford Covered Bridge, a historic site in the township
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| Coordinates: 39°35′29″N 85°27′25″W / 39.59139°N 85.45694°WCoordinates: 39°35′29″N 85°27′25″W / 39.59139°N 85.45694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.94 sq mi (113.8 km2) |
| • Land | 43.91 sq mi (113.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7,897 |
| • Density | 179.8/sq mi (69.4/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-66456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453816 |
Rushville Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,897 and it contained 3,577 housing units.
Rushville Township was organized in 1823. The township was named for Benjamin F. Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The East Hill Cemetery, Archibald M. Kennedy House, and Norris Ford Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.94 square miles (113.8 km2), of which 43.91 square miles (113.7 km2) (or 99.93%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.07%) is water.
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