Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana

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.

Westfield Washington Township
Washington Township (1833–2018)[1]
Township
Location in Hamilton County
Location in Hamilton County
Coordinates: 40°02′58″N 86°10′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHamilton
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total55.98 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
 (2010)
 • Total32,884
 • Density590.6/sq mi (228.0/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453998

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

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
  1. "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. "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.
  3. Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 179.
  4. "What are the requirements for getting a library card?". Westfield Washington Public Library. Retrieved March 7, 2018.


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