Posey Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Posey Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,040, down from 1,051 at 2010.

History
Posey Township is named for Thomas Posey, second Governor of Indiana Territory.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.15 sqmi, of which 18.09 sqmi (or 99.67%) is land and 0.06 sqmi (or 0.33%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Andersonville
 * Buena Vista
 * Lake View

Adjacent townships

 * Orange Township, Fayette County (north)
 * Columbia Township, Fayette County (northeast)
 * Laurel Township (east)
 * Salt Creek Township (southeast)
 * Fugit Township, Decatur County (southwest)
 * Richland Township, Rush County (west)
 * Noble Township, Rush County (northwest)

Major highways

 * U.S. Route 52
 * Indiana State Road 244

Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Old Brick, Old Brick, Young Brick and Middle Brick.

Education
Posey Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Franklin County Public Library District in Brookville.