Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana

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Westfield Washington Township
Washington Township (1833–2018) [1]
Map highlighting Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.svg
Location in Hamilton County
Coordinates: 40°02′58″N86°10′21″W / 40.04944°N 86.17250°W / 40.04944; -86.17250
Country United States
State Indiana
County Hamilton
Government
  Type Indiana township
Area
  Total
55.98 sq mi (145.0 km2)
  Land55.68 sq mi (144.2 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  0.54%
Elevation
922 ft (281 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total
49,262
  Density590.6/sq mi (228.0/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0453998
Website www.westfieldwashingtontwp.us

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. [3] 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.

Contents

History

Washington Township was organized in 1833. [4] 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. [3] 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

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

Education

Westfield Washington Township residents may obtain a free library card from Westfield Washington Public Library in Westfield. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "An Order of the Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County Concerning Change of Name of Washington Township". Hamilton County, Indiana. October 22, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
  2. "Census Bureau profile: Westfield Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "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 February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 179.
  5. "What are the requirements for getting a library card?". Westfield Washington Public Library. Retrieved March 7, 2018.