Heth Township, Harrison County, Indiana
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| Heth Township | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| - Total | 34.34 sq mi (88.95 km²) |
| - Land | 33.8 sq mi (87.54 km²) |
| - Water | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,199 |
| - Density | 35.47/sq mi (13.7/km²) |
| FIPS code | 18-33268[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453409 |
[edit] The Township
Heth Township is one of twelve townships in Harrison County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,199.
It was named for Harvey Heth, the man who surveyed much of Southern Indiana. Heth is buried in the western part of the township and was a major landholder in the area during the early 1800s.
The Township includes the incorporate town of Mauckport, Indiana. It also includes the unincorporated town of Central.
The township is served from a post office in Mauckport. The townships zip codes are 47142 and 47143.
The township is part of the South Harrison School District and it's children attend Heth-Washington Elementary which is also attended by Washington Township children. Middle and High School age children attend CCHS in Corydon.
The township is home to Squire Boone Caverns and Historic Village where Squire Boone, the brother of Daniel Boone, is buried. In the early 1800s the township was also home Isiah and James Boone.
The township is bordered by the Ohio River and Kentucky on the southern side. It is also the site of the only bridge over the Ohio River in Harrison County.
[edit] References
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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