Patoka Township, Gibson County, Indiana


Patoka Township is one of ten townships in Gibson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 11,864 and it contained 5,341 housing units. It is the largest township in population, accounting for roughly 30% of the county's total population.

History

Patoka Township was organized in 1813. It took its name from the Patoka River.
The Lyles Consolidated School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Cities and towns

The township contains seven cemeteries: Archer, Hitch, Maple Hill, Odd Fellows, Saint Josephs, Sand Hill and Warnock.

Major highways

Public education in Patoka Township is administered by the North Gibson School Corporation.

Public Schools