Township in Indiana, United States
| Westfield Washington Township Washington Township (1833–2018) | |
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| Township | |
 Location in Hamilton County | |
| Coordinates: 40°02′58″N 86°10′21″W / 40.04944°N 86.17250°W / 40.04944; -86.17250 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.98 sq mi (145.0 km) |
| • Land | 55.68 sq mi (144.2 km) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km) 0.54% |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 49,262 |
| • Density | 590.6/sq mi (228.0/km) |
| 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. 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
Washington Township was organized in 1833. In 2018, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners ordered that Washington Township officially change its name to Westfield Washington Township, effective November 10, 2018.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 55.98 square miles (145.0 km), of which 55.68 square miles (144.2 km) (or 99.46%) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km) (or 0.54%) is water. 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
- 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
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.
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 June 5, 2019.
- "Census Bureau profile: Westfield Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "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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| Municipalities and communities of Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | ||
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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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