Rutherford Township, Martin County, Indiana

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Rutherford Township
Looking west on County Road 950 South from U.S. 231, in Rutherford Township
Looking west on County Road 950 South from U.S. 231, in Rutherford Township
Location in Martin County
Location in Martin County
Coordinates: 38°33′34″N 86°52′57″W / 38.55944°N 86.88250°W / 38.55944; -86.88250Coordinates: 38°33′34″N 86°52′57″W / 38.55944°N 86.88250°W / 38.55944; -86.88250
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyMartin
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.39 sq mi (91.7 km2)
 • Land34.81 sq mi (90.2 km2)
 • Water0.58 sq mi (1.5 km2)  1.64%
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total760
 • Density21.8/sq mi (8.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
47527, 47553
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID453818

Rutherford Township is one of six townships in Martin County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 760 and it contained 309 housing units.[2]

Geography[]

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.39 square miles (91.7 km2), of which 34.81 square miles (90.2 km2) (or 98.36%) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2) (or 1.64%) is water.[2]

Unincorporated towns[]

Cemeteries[]

The township contains Holtsclaw, Truelove, White River, Inman, South Martin, and Mount Zion Cemeteries.

Major highways[]

School districts[]

  • Loogootee Community School Corporation

Political districts[]

References[]

  • "Rutherford Township, Martin County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
  • United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • IndianaMap

External links[]

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