Geneva Township is one of eleven townships in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,495 (down from 7,584 at 2010 ) and it contained 3,365 housing units.

History

Geneva Township was established in about 1824. A majority of the first settlers being natives of Switzerland caused the name Geneva to be selected.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 56.51 sqmi, of which 55.89 sqmi (or 98.90%) is land and 0.62 sqmi (or 1.10%) is water. The streams of Bear Creek, Bennetts Branch, Nettle Creek, Rattail Creek, Rock Creek and Wyaloosing Creek run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Cave Springs, Henry and Hulse.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips