Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, Indiana

Dick Johnson Township was established in the late 1830s. This township was named for Richard Mentor Johnson, the ninth Vice President of the United States, serving in the administration of Martin Van Buren. There is also a Van Buren Township in Clay County in honor of the 8th President. ==Geography==

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.54%) is land and (or 0.46%) is water. Cities and towns • Brazil (northwest edge) Unincorporated towns • Perth • Wickville (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships • Raccoon Township, Parke County (north) • Jackson Township, Parke County (northeast) • Van Buren Township (east) • Brazil Township (southeast) • Posey Township (south) • Nevins Township, Vigo County (west) Major highways • Indiana State Road 59 • Indiana State Road 340 Cemeteries The township contains seventeen cemeteries: Archer, Carter, Orchard, Perth, Saint Marys, Sampson, Greek Catholic, Cottage Hill, Eldridge, Don & Chris Loughmiller, [Unnamed], Bee Ridge, Rock Run, Kessel, Percals, Odell, & Webster ==References==