Wayne Township, Owen County, Indiana

Wayne Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,704 (representing no change from 2010 ) and it contained 800 housing units.

History
Wayne Township was established in 1820. It was named for General Anthony Wayne.

Secrest Ferry Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 22.14 sqmi, of which 22.11 sqmi (or 99.86%) is land and 0.03 sqmi (or 0.14%) is water. The White River defines the township's southern border.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Gosport

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Silex at 39.3606°N, -86.65972°W

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Gosport, Little Mount and Little Mount.

Major highways

 * [[Image:Indiana 67.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 67

School districts

 * Spencer-Owen Community Schools

Political districts

 * State House District 46
 * State Senate District 37