Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana

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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.[1] 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.[2] In 2018, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners ordered that Washington Township officially change its name to Westfield Washington Township, effective November 10, 2018.[3]

Geography

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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

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