Sugar Ridge Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 914 (down from 939 at 2010) and it contained 438 housing units.
History Sugar Ridge Township organized in 1854. It was named from a high ridge passing through its central portion.
The Aqueduct Bridge, Feeder Dam Bridge, and Jeffers Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.26%) is land and (or 1.77%) is water. Dietz Lake is in this township.
Cities and towns Center Point
Unincorporated towns Ashboro Saline City (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Jackson Township (north) Washington Township (east) Marion Township, Owen County (southeast) Harrison Township (south) Perry Township (west) Posey Township (northwest)
Major highways Indiana State Road 46 Indiana State Road 59
Cemeteries The township contains three cemeteries: Gremes, Harris and Moss.
References United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files U.S. Board on Geographic Names
External links
Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana