Adopted as Green's Fork. In 1897 it was officially called Greens Fork by the Town Board. By 1968, the name of Greens Fork was officially used. Clay Township was organized by the county commissioners at the May session of 1831. The first election was ordered held at the home of Thomas Hatfield, in the village of Washington.
Greatest length is five miles, and width, four and one-half.
In 1884, the whole area of the township contained 12, 632.95 acres of land. Community Center Barber Shop Photos taken June 2000. Inc. Special Thanks to Jayne Beers of the Clay Township Historical and Preservation Society for providing this information. Inc. All Rights Reserved.