Abington Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 853 and it contained 366 housing units.
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History
Abington Township was formed in 1837.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 21.17 square miles (54.8 km2), of which 21.07 square miles (54.6 km2) (or 99.53%) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (or 0.47%) is water. Lakes in this township include Elkhorn Lakes. The streams of Elkhorn Creek, Locust Creek and Smith Creek run through this township.
Unincorporated towns
Abington at 39.7331033°N 84.9630172°W / 39.7331033; -84.9630172
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
Center Township (north)
Boston Township (east)
Harrison Township, Union County (southeast)
Brownsville Township, Union County (south)
Waterloo Township, Fayette County (southwest)
Washington Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Locust Grove.
Major highways
U.S. Route 27
Airports and landing strips
Squires Airport