Center Township, Hancock County, Indiana

Center Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 25,819 and it contained 10,909 housing units.[1]

Center Township
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 39°48′58″N 85°46′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHancock
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total53.44 sq mi (138.4 km2)
  Land53 sq mi (140 km2)
  Water0.44 sq mi (1.1 km2)  0.82%
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total25,819
  Density487.2/sq mi (188.1/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453180

History

Center Township was organized in 1831.[2] It was named from its position at the geographical center of Hancock County.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 53.44 square miles (138.4 km2), of which 53 square miles (140 km2) (or 99.18%) is land and 0.44 square miles (1.1 km2) (or 0.82%) is water.[1] Lakes in this township include Roberts Lake. The stream of Little Brandywine Creek runs through this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains eleven cemeteries: Alford, Barrett, Caldwell, Cooper, Hinchman, Mount Carmel, Park, Pratt, Reeves, Sugar Creek and Willet.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

  • Pope Field

References

  • "Center Township, Hancock County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files


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