Ray Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Ray Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,314, up from 4,021 at 2010.

History
Ray Township is named for James B. Ray, fourth Governor of Indiana.

The Oldenburg Historic District and Stockheughter Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 39.69 sqmi, of which 39.61 sqmi (or 99.80%) is land and 0.08 sqmi (or 0.20%) is water.

Cities and towns

 * Batesville (north quarter)
 * Oldenburg

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Hamburg
 * Huntersville

Adjacent townships

 * Salt Creek Township (north)
 * Butler Township (east)
 * Adams Township, Ripley County (southeast)
 * Laughery Township, Ripley County (south)
 * Salt Creek Township, Decatur County (west)
 * Fugit Township, Decatur County (northwest)

Major highways

 * Interstate 74
 * Indiana State Road 46
 * Indiana State Road 229

Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Holy Family.

Education
Ray Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Batesville Memorial Public Library in Batesville.