Barton Township is one of ten townships in Gibson County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,487 (down from 1,677 at 2010 ) and it contained 663 housing units. Somerville is the township seat. Barton Township was organized in 1843.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 49.38 sqmi, of which 49.17 sqmi (or 99.57%) is land and 0.2 sqmi (or 0.41%) is water.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Gibson County Pike County Warrick County

Cemeteries

The township contains seven cemeteries: Albright, Eden, Kilpatrick, Providence, St John's, Somerville and Townsley.

Major highways

Education

Barton Township is part of the East Gibson School Corporation.

Schools