Madison Township, Clinton County, Indiana


Madison Township is one of fourteen townships in Clinton County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,079 and it contained 846 housing units. The township was named for President James Madison.

History

The first white settlers in the land that would become Madison Township were Win Winship, Jacob Stettler, Charles Poulston and James Taylor, all of whom arrived in 1829. The first post office was at Winship's Mills with E. Winship as the first postmaster.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, all land. Prior to being settled, the land was almost completely covered in dense forest, principally oak, walnut, poplar, sugar maple, beech, ash, hickory, elm, and various other hardwood species.

Cities and towns

The township contains two cemeteries, Bennet and Fair Haven.