Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Lost Creek Township is one of twelve townships
in Vigo County
, Indiana
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 9,907. It contains Terre Haute, Indiana's eastern, suburban end, along with the affluent Hulman family
ranch and the Terre Haute International Airport
originally named after the family. Seelyville
, the third largest city in the county, is also located there.
, Lost Creek Township covers an area of 35.81 square miles (92.7 km²); of this, 35.29 square miles (91.4 km²) (98.53 percent) is land and 0.53 square miles (1.4 km²) (1.47 percent) is water.
of 2000, there are 9,907 people and 3,968 households residing in the township. The population density
is 281/mi². The racial makeup of the township is 95.5% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, less than 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. 1.0% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.94.
The median age is 34.4 years. For every 100 females there are 113 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $50,298, and the median income for a family is $66,000. The per capita income
for the township is $25,181. 5.7% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line.
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Vigo County
Vigo County, Indiana
Vigo County is a county located along the western border of the U.S. state of Indiana. Vigo County is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Terre Haute....
, Indiana
Indiana
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, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, its population was 9,907. It contains Terre Haute, Indiana's eastern, suburban end, along with the affluent Hulman family
Tony Hulman
Anton "Tony" Hulman, Jr. was a businessman from Terre Haute, Indiana who rescued the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945 and made the Indianapolis 500 popular....
ranch and the Terre Haute International Airport
Terre Haute International Airport
Terre Haute International Airport is a public airport located east of the central business district of Terre Haute, a city in Vigo County, Indiana, United States. It is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation...
originally named after the family. Seelyville
Seelyville, Indiana
Seelyville is a town in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,029 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, the third largest city in the county, is also located there.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, Lost Creek Township covers an area of 35.81 square miles (92.7 km²); of this, 35.29 square miles (91.4 km²) (98.53 percent) is land and 0.53 square miles (1.4 km²) (1.47 percent) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
- SeelyvilleSeelyville, IndianaSeelyville is a town in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,029 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- Terre HauteTerre Haute, IndianaTerre Haute is a city and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, near the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a population of 170,943. The city is the county seat of Vigo County and...
(east side)
Unincorporated communities
- CherryvaleCherryvale, IndianaCherryvale is an unincorporated town in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Cherryvale is located at at an elevation of 600 feet....
- East GlennEast Glenn, IndianaEast Glenn is an unincorporated community in central Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. Within the boundaries of Terre Haute, it is also part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:East Glenn is located at at an elevation of 568 feet....
- Glenn AyrGlenn Ayr, IndianaGlenn Ayr or Glenn Ayre is an unincorporated town in central Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Glenn Ayr is located at at an elevation of 577 feet....
- Gospel GroveGospel Grove, IndianaGospel Grove is an unincorporated town in central Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Gospel Grove is located at at an elevation of 571 feet....
- Grange CornerGrange Corner, IndianaGrange Corner is an unincorporated town in southeastern Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Grange Corner is located at at an elevation of 581 feet....
- SwallsSwalls, IndianaSwalls is an unincorporated town in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.The town is home to Swalls Cemetery.-Geography:Swalls is located at at an elevation of 594 feet....
- TabertownTabertown, IndianaTabertown is an unincorporated town in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. Now within the boundaries of the town of Seelyville, it is also part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Tabertown is located at at an elevation of 591 feet....
Adjacent townships
- Nevins TownshipNevins Township, Vigo County, IndianaNevins Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,224.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Nevins Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated communities:* Coal Bluff* Cobb*...
(northeast) - Posey Township, Clay CountyPosey Township, Clay County, IndianaPosey Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,984.-Geography:Posey Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Cities and towns:* Brazil * Staunton...
(east) - Perry Township, Clay CountyPerry Township, Clay County, IndianaPerry Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 960.-Geography:Perry Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Art* Cory* Hickory Island...
(southeast) - Riley TownshipRiley Township, Vigo County, IndianaRiley Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,805.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Riley Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Riley* Terre Haute...
(south) - Honey Creek TownshipHoney Creek Township, Vigo County, IndianaHoney Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 14,280. It contains Terre Haute's main shopping district along US Route 41 and is by far the most characteristically suburban of the twelve Vigo County townships...
(southwest) - Harrison TownshipHarrison Township, Vigo County, IndianaHarrison Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 51,898. It is entirely contained in Terre Haute's city limits, thus explaining why it is both the most densely populated and the most populated overall.-Geography:According to the...
(west) - Otter Creek TownshipOtter Creek Township, Vigo County, IndianaOtter Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 9,059.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Otter Creek Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* North Terre...
(northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these nine cemeteries: Chamberlain, Coltrin, Highland Lawn, Hobmeyer, Hyde, Mewhinney, Moses, Roberts and Swalls.Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there are 9,907 people and 3,968 households residing in the township. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
is 281/mi². The racial makeup of the township is 95.5% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, less than 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. 1.0% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.94.
The median age is 34.4 years. For every 100 females there are 113 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $50,298, and the median income for a family is $66,000. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the township is $25,181. 5.7% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line.
Political districts
- Indiana's 8th congressional districtIndiana's 8th congressional districtIndiana's 8th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in Southwest and west central Indiana, the district is anchored in Evansville and also includes Terre Haute, Vincennes and Washington....
- State House District 43
- State Senate District 38
Trivia
- Lost Creek Township produced one Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player: Rockford Forest CitysRockford Forest CitysRockford Forest Citys , from Rockford, Illinois was one of the first professional baseball clubs. Rockford played for one season during the National Association inaugural year of 1871.-Origins:...
left fielderLeft fielderIn baseball, a left fielder is an outfielder who plays defense in left field. Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound...
Al BarkerAl BarkerFor the English novelist A. L. Barker, click on the link.Alfred L Barker played one major league baseball game in 1871 for the Rockford Forest Citys of the National Association....
(b. January 18, 1839).