Knox Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 477 (down from 503 at 2010) and it contained 194 housing units.

History Knox Township was organized in 1839. It was named after Knox County, Ohio.

Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land. The streams of Bit Run, Corrode Run, Cowboy Run, Crooked Creek, Harris Creek, Holster Creek, Mud Creek, Oak Run, Oval Run, Phillips Run, Rustic Run and Wire Run run through this township.

Unincorporated towns Ridertown

Adjacent townships Penn Township (north) Greene Township (east) Jefferson Township (southeast) Richland Township (south) Jackson Township, Blackford County (west) Harrison Township, Blackford County (northwest)

Cemeteries The township contains one cemetery, Winters.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips Kesler Field

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana