Westfield Washington Township
Washington Township (1833–2018)[1] | |
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 Location in Hamilton County | |
| Coordinates: 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 | |
• Total | 49,262 |
| • 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.[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.
History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Unincorporated communities
[edit](This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
[edit]- 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
[edit]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
[edit]Airports and landing strips
[edit]- Helicopter Airways of Indiana
- Pace Airport
- Wilderness Field
Education
[edit]Westfield Washington Township residents may obtain a free library card from Westfield Washington Public Library in Westfield.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ 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 June 5, 2019.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Westfield Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ 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 February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ 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 March 7, 2018.
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