Florida Township, Parke County, Indiana
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 3,170 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,466 | 9.3% | |
| 1910 | 3,200 | −7.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,627 | −17.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,189 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,231 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,024 | −9.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,007 | −0.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,433 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,632 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,480 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,500 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,378 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,235 | −6.0% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census | |||
History
Florida Township was established in 1821, the same year the county was created, though it was first settled circa 1816. It was named after a township in the state of New York, from which pioneer David Loree had emigrated.
The Harry Evans Covered Bridge, Roseville Covered Bridge, Thorpe Ford Covered Bridge, and Zacke Cox Covered Bridge were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.47 square miles (125.5 km), of which 48.17 square miles (124.8 km) (or 99.38%) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km) (or 0.62%) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
- Coxville at 39°39′07″N 87°17′40″W / 39.651983°N 87.294461°W
- Hudnut at 39°39′34″N 87°22′37″W / 39.659482°N 87.376963°W
- Jessup at 39°39′26″N 87°15′24″W / 39.657262°N 87.256683°W
- Lyford at 39°39′00″N 87°22′15″W / 39.650038°N 87.370851°W
- Numa at 39°37′51″N 87°22′13″W / 39.630871°N 87.370296°W
- West Atherton at 39°36′32″N 87°22′15″W / 39.608926°N 87.370852°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Adams, Bound, Mount Pleasant, Orlea and Rukes.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Heaton Private Airport
School districts
- Southwest Parke Community School Corporation
Political districts
- State House District 42
- State Senate District 38