Patoka Township is one of ten townships in Gibson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,527 (down from 11,864 at 2010 ) and it contained 5,309 housing units. It is the largest township in population, accounting for roughly 30% of the county's total population.

History

Patoka Township was organized in 1813. It took its name from the Patoka River. The Lyles Consolidated School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 68.92 sqmi, of which 68.49 sqmi (or 99.38%) is land and 0.43 sqmi (or 0.62%) is water.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains seven cemeteries: Archer, Hitch, Maple Hill, Odd Fellows, Saint Josephs, Sand Hill and Warnock.

Major highways

Education

Public education in Patoka Township is administered by the North Gibson School Corporation.

Public Schools

Private Schools

Higher Education

Museums