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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] | |
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Township | |
 Location in Hamilton County | |
| Coordinates: 40°02′58″N 86°10′21″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 (2010) | |
| • Total | 32,884 |
| • Density | 590.6/sq mi (228.0/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453998 |
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
- Westfield
Unincorporated communities
- Eagletown
- Hortonville
- Lamong
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
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)
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
- U.S. Route 31
- State Road 32
- State Road 38
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
- "An Order of the Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County Concerning Change of Name of Washington Township". Hamilton County, Indiana. October 22, 2018. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- "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 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- 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 2018-03-07.
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County seat: Noblesville | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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