Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana
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.