Barkley Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 915 (up from 900 at 2010 ) and it contained 373 housing units.

History

Barkley Township was established in 1838. It was named for Henry Barkley, Sr.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 59.92 sqmi, of which 59.9 sqmi (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 0.02%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

Extinct towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains nine cemeteries: Brown, Dunkard, Hankle, Parkison, Prater, Price, Rees, Sandridge and Smith.

Major highways

Education

Barkley Township residents may request a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.