Clay Township was organized in 1856, and named after Henry Clay of Kentucky.[4]
Geography
Clay Township covers an area of 42.0 square miles (108.9 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Rock Port (the county seat). It contains five cemeteries: Bush, Green Hill, Hunter, Millsap and Smith.
The streams of Boney Branch, Turkey Creek and Volger Branch run through this township.
Transportation
Clay Township contains one airport, Luhrs Landing Strip.