Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Washington Township is one of nine townships
in Hamilton County
, Indiana
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 18,358. 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, Washington Township has seen an increase in residential communities being developed.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
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 Hamilton County
Hamilton County, Indiana
Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 274,569. The county seat is Noblesville....
, 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 18,358. 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, Washington Township has seen an increase in residential communities being developed.
Geography
Washington Township covers an area of 55.94 square miles (144.9 km²); of this, 0.09 square mile (0.2330989299 km²) or 0.16 percent is water. The streams of Bear Creek, Grassy Branch and Woodruff Branch run through this township.Unincorporated towns
- EagletownEagletown, IndianaEagletown is an unincorporated town in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.The largest architectural feature of the town is Eagletown Estates, a 38 lot mobile home park....
- HortonvilleHortonville, IndianaHortonville is an unincorporated town in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana....
- JolietvilleJolietville, IndianaJolietville is an unincorporated town in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana....
- LamongLamong, IndianaLamong is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana....
- Pleasant View (historical)
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Adams TownshipAdams Township, Hamilton County, IndianaAdams Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,892.-Geography:Adams Township covers an area of...
(north) - Jackson TownshipJackson Township, Hamilton County, IndianaJackson Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 9,919.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of ; of this, or 2.05 percent is water...
(northeast) - Noblesville TownshipNoblesville Township, Hamilton County, IndianaNoblesville Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 34,534. Records show that the township had 44,503 residents as in 2007.-Geography:...
(east) - Clay TownshipClay Township, Hamilton County, IndianaClay Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 83,293.-Geography:Clay Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.28 percent is water...
(south) - Eagle Township, Boone CountyEagle Township, Boone County, IndianaEagle Township is one of twelve townships in Boone County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 13,910.-Geography:Eagle Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
(southwest) - Union Township, Boone CountyUnion Township, Boone County, IndianaUnion Township is one of twelve townships in Boone County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,014.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Big Springs* Gadsden* Northfield...
(west) - Marion Township, Boone CountyMarion Township, Boone County, IndianaMarion Township is one of twelve townships in Boone County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,359.-Geography:Marion Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:* Center * Clinton...
(northwest)