Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana
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| Coordinates: 40°02′58″N 86°10′21″W / 40.04944°N 86.1725°WCoordinates: 40°02′58″N 86°10′21″W / 40.04944°N 86.1725°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.94 sq mi (144.89 km2) |
| • Land | 55.85 sq mi (144.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) 0.16% |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 18,358 |
| • Density | 328.7/sq mi (126.9/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453998 |
Washington Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 18,358. 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, Washington Township has seen an increase in residential communities being developed.
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[edit] Geography
Washington Township covers an area of 55.94 square miles (144.9 km2); of this, 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) or 0.16 percent is water. The streams of Bear Creek, Grassy Branch and Woodruff Branch run through this township.
[edit] Cities and towns
[edit] Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
[edit] 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)
[edit] 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.
[edit] Major highways
[edit] Airports and landing strips
- Helicopter Airways of Indiana
- Pace Airport
- Wilderness Field
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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