Henry Township is one of eight townships in Fulton County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,072 (up from 3,048 at 2010 ) and it contained 1,190 housing units.

History

When Fulton County was organized in January 1836, Henry Township was a part of Rochester Township, and remained this way until 1838. However, no one settled in the township until February 1836, when four men settled there with their families. Henry Township is named after Henry Hoover, who was, at the time of naming, the oldest resident of the township. The Prill School and Utter-Gerig Round Barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 46.75 sqmi, of which 46.45 sqmi (or 99.36%) is land and 0.3 sqmi (or 0.64%) is water.

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 two cemeteries: Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Mount Hope Athens.

Education

Henry Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Akron Carnegie Public Library in Akron.

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