Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana
Westfield Washington Township
Washington Township (1833–2018)[1] | |
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Coordinates: 40°02′58″N 86°10′21″W / 40.04944°N 86.17250°WCoordinates: 40°02′58″N 86°10′21″W / 40.04944°N 86.17250°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Hamilton |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 55.98 sq mi (145.0 km2) |
• Land | 55.68 sq mi (144.2 km2) |
• Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) 0.54% |
Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 32,884 |
• Density | 590.6/sq mi (228.0/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 0453998 |
Westfield Washington Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 32,884 and it contained 12,477 housing units.[2] In 2007, the township had 29,361 residents. Due to Clay Township (neighboring to the south) becoming more conservative with development due to a reduction in available land over the past few years, Westfield Washington Township has seen an increase in residential communities being developed.
History[]
Washington Township was organized in 1833.[3] In 2018, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners ordered that Washington Township officially change its name to Westfield Washington Township, effective November 10, 2018.[1]
Geography[]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 55.98 square miles (145.0 km2), of which 55.68 square miles (144.2 km2) (or 99.46%) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (or 0.54%) is water.[2] The streams of Bear Creek, Cool Creek, Finley Creek, Grassy Branch, Jones Ditch, Kreager Ditch, Little Eagle Creek, and Woodruff Branch run through this township.
Cities and towns[]
Unincorporated communities[]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships[]
- Adams Township (north)
- Jackson Township (northeast)
- Noblesville Township (east)
- Clay Township (south)
- Eagle Township, Boone County (southwest)
- Union Township, Boone County (west)
- Marion Township, Boone County (northwest)
Cemeteries[]
The township contains twelve cemeteries: Anti-Slavery Friends, Chester, Eagletown, Greenwood, Hammack, Little Eagle Creek, Memorial Park, Pleasant View, Sugar Grove, Summit Lawn, Summit Lawn and Thomas And Moore.
Major highways[]
Airports and landing strips[]
- Helicopter Airways of Indiana
- Pace Airport
- Wilderness Field
Education[]
Westfield Washington Township residents may obtain a free library card from Westfield Washington Public Library in Westfield.[4]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "An Order of the Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County Concerning Change of Name of Washington Township". Hamilton County, Indiana. October 22, 2018. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 179.
- ^ "What are the requirements for getting a library card?". Westfield Washington Public Library. Retrieved 2018-03-07.
External links[]
- Townships in Hamilton County, Indiana
- Townships in Indiana
- Indianapolis-Anderson-Columbus geography stubs