Rushville Township, Rush County, Indiana

Rushville Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,619 and it contained 3,505 housing units.

History
Rushville Township was organized in 1823. The township was named for Benjamin F. Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence.

The East Hill Cemetery, Archibald M. Kennedy House, and Norris Ford Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.94 sqmi, of which 43.91 sqmi (or 99.93%) is land and 0.03 sqmi (or 0.07%) is water.

Cities and towns

 * Rushville

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Circleville at 39.60032°N, -85.43914°W