Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana
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| Columbus Township | |
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| Coordinates: 39°12′42″N 85°56′06″W / 39.21167°N 85.935°WCoordinates: 39°12′42″N 85°56′06″W / 39.21167°N 85.935°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.55 sq mi (143.88 km2) |
| • Land | 54.89 sq mi (142.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) 1.2% |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 41,194 |
| • Density | 750.5/sq mi (289.8/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47201, 47203 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453243 |
Columbus Township is one of twelve townships in Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 41,194.[1]
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Columbus Township covers an area of 55.55 square miles (143.9 km2); of this, 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) or 1.2 percent is water. Camp Atterbury borders the township to the northwest.
[edit] Cities, towns, villages
- Columbus (south three-quarters)
[edit] Unincorporated towns
- Corn Brook
- East Columbus
- Everroad Park
- Flat Rock Park
- Forest Park
- Garden City
- Lowell
- North Columbus
- Parkside
- Riverview Acres
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
[edit] Adjacent townships
- German Township (north)
- Flat Rock Township (northeast)
- Clay Township (east)
- Rock Creek Township (east)
- Sand Creek Township (southeast)
- Wayne Township (south)
- Ohio Township (southwest)
- Harrison Township (west)
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Carter, Garland Brook, Lambert, Mount Pleasant and Thompson.
[edit] Major highways
Interstate 65
U.S. Route 31
Indiana State Road 7
Indiana State Road 9
Indiana State Road 11
Indiana State Road 46
[edit] Airports and landing strips
- Bartholomew County Hospital Airport
[edit] Rivers
[edit] Lakes
- Crystal Lake
- Long Lake
- Terrace Lake
- Wood Lake
[edit] Landmarks
- Clifty Creek Park
- Donner Park
- Lincoln Park
- Noblitt Park
[edit] School districts
- Bartholomew County School Corporation
[edit] Political districts
- Indiana's 6th congressional district
- State House District 57
- State House District 59
- State House District 65
- State Senate District 41
[edit] References
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
[edit] External links
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