Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana
| Taylor Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Howard County | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′04″N 86°03′07″W / 40.43444°N 86.05194°WCoordinates: 40°26′04″N 86°03′07″W / 40.43444°N 86.05194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Howard |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.4 sq mi (79 km2) |
| • Land | 30.4 sq mi (79 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,294 |
| • Estimate (2012[1]) | 9,318 |
| • Density | 305.7/sq mi (118.0/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453891 |
Taylor Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,294 and it contained 4,138 housing units.[2]
Geography
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 9,536 | — | |
| 2010 | 9,294 | −2.5% | |
| Est. 2012 | 9,318 | 0.3% | |
| U.S. Census[3] | |||
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.4 square miles (79 km2), all land.[2] The stream of Taylor Run runs through this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Former Settlements
- Indian Heights (Annexed into Kokomo in 2012)
- Guy
Adjacent townships
- Howard Township (north)
- Liberty Township (northeast)
- Union Township (east)
- Wildcat Township, Tipton County (southeast)
- Liberty Township, Tipton County (south)
- Prairie Township, Tipton County (southwest)
- Harrison Township (west)
- Center Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Albright, Chandler and Poff.
Major highways
Library
- Kokomo-Howard County Public Library South Branch, (SWC) Center and Albright roads
Schools
- Taylor High School
- Taylor Middle School
Post Offices
- Oakford Post Office
Businesses
Hotels/Bed & Breakfasts
- Courtyard Inn, (SEC) Kentucky Drive and US 31 (near US 31 and Center Road)
- Days Inn & Suites, (NEC) Albany Drive and US 31
- Holiday Inn Express, (SEC) Albany and Clinton drives (near US 31 and Alto Road)
- Super 8, Clinton Drive between Albany and Kentucky Drives (near US 31 and Alto Road)
Food
- Applebee's, (SEC) Southway Boulevard and US 31
- Arby's, (SEC) Arrow Street and US 31 (near US 31 and Center Road)
- Burger King, (NEC) Arrow Street and US 31 (near US 31 and Center Road)
- Cracker Barrel, (NEC) Kentucky and Clinton drives (near US 31 and Center Road)
- McDonald's, (SEC) Alto Road and US 31
- Outback Steakhouse, (SEC) Southway Boulevard and US 31
- Pizza Hut, (NEC) Center Road and US 31
- Starbucks Coffee, (NEC) Alto Road and US 31 (opening Summer 2008)
- Subway, (SEC) Arrow Street and US 31 (near US 31 and Center Road)
Gas
- BP, (SEC) Center Road and US 31
- Citgo, (NEC) Center Road and CR 344 E
- Gas America, (NEC) US 31 and SR 26
- Speedway, (NEC) Center Road and US 31
Pharmacy
- CVS/pharmacy, (SEC) US 31 and SR 26
References
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- 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.
- ↑ "US Census Data". US Government Census Agency. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ "Early Settlements". KHPL Genealogy. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
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