Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana
| Center Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Marshall County | |
| Coordinates: 41°19′53″N 86°16′07″W / 41.33139°N 86.26861°WCoordinates: 41°19′53″N 86°16′07″W / 41.33139°N 86.26861°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.79 sq mi (154.9 km2) |
| • Land | 59.31 sq mi (153.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km2) 0.80% |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 15,593 |
| • Density | 262.9/sq mi (101.5/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46501, 46504, 46563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453187 |
Center Township is one of ten townships in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 15,593 and it contained 6,491 housing units.[1]
Center Township was established in 1836.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 59.79 square miles (154.9 km2), of which 59.31 square miles (153.6 km2) (or 99.20%) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.2 km2) (or 0.80%) is water.[1]
Cities, towns, villages
- Plymouth (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Nighthart, Oak Hill, Saint Michaels, Salem and Tabor.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Plymouth Municipal Airport
- Tri State Airport
Lakes
- Dixon Lake
- Lawrence Lake
Landmarks
- Centennial Park
School districts
- Plymouth Community School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 2nd congressional district
- State House District 17
- State Senate District 5
References
- "Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ↑ McDonald, Daniel (1908). A Twentieth Century History of Marshall County, Indiana, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 86.
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Center Township
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