Center Township, Marion County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Center Township is one of nine townships
in Marion County
, Indiana
, in the United States
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 167,055, making it the most populated township in Marion County. In 2008, the township population was 165,422.
Center Township includes downtown Indianapolis
and part of Beech Grove
.
, Center Township covers an area of 42.68 square miles (110.5 km²); of this, 41.83 square miles (108.3 km²) (98.01 percent) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.2 km²) (1.99 percent) is water.
(These towns are listed as "historical" by the USGS.)
, Hebrew, Holy Cross and Saint Joseph and New Crown.
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 Marion County
Marion County, Indiana
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 903,393, making it the largest county in the state and 55th most populated county in the country, greater than the population of six states. The county seat is Indianapolis, the state capital and...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, in the United States
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 167,055, making it the most populated township in Marion County. In 2008, the township population was 165,422.
Center Township includes downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
and part of Beech Grove
Beech Grove, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,880 people, 6,085 households, and 3,839 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,462.5 people per square mile . There were 6,506 housing units at an average density of 1,513.9 per square mile...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, Center Township covers an area of 42.68 square miles (110.5 km²); of this, 41.83 square miles (108.3 km²) (98.01 percent) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.2 km²) (1.99 percent) is water.
Communities
- Belmont at 39.7522659°N 86.1949875°W
- Clifton at 39.8161533°N 86.1830436°W
- Ingallston at 39.7250439°N 86.0847067°W
- North Indianapolis at 39.8078202°N 86.1780434°W
- Woodruff Place at 39.7775428°N 86.1283192°W
Extinct communities
- Brightwood at 39.8036531°N 86.1097079°W
- Clifford Park at 39.7889312°N 86.0880405°W
(These towns are listed as "historical" by the USGS.)
Cemeteries
The township contains five mentionable cemeteries: Concordia, Crown HillCrown Hill Cemetery
Crown Hill Cemetery, located at 700 West 38th Street in Indianapolis, is the third largest non-governmental cemetery in the United States at . It contains of paved road, over 150 species of trees and plants, over 185,000 graves, and services roughly 1,500 burials per year. It sits on the highest...
, Hebrew, Holy Cross and Saint Joseph and New Crown.
Major highways
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Airports and landing strips
- ISHC Landing Pad
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources Airport
- Indianapolis Downtown Airport
- Methodist Hospital Helistop
Notable residents
- Julia CarsonJulia CarsonJulia May Carson , born Julia May Porter, was a member of the United States House of Representatives for from 1997 until her death in 2007 . Carson was the first woman and first African American to represent the 7th District...
, former U.S. representativeUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
and onetime Center Township trustee (now deceased) (1938–2007). - Andre CarsonAndré CarsonAndré D. Carson is the U.S. Representative for , serving since the special election in 2008. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
, current representative for Indiana's 7th congressional districtIndiana's 7th congressional districtIndiana's 7th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in the heart of the state, the district encompasses most of Marion County and Indianapolis....
grandson of Julia Carson (b. 1974).
School districts
- Beech Grove City Schools
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Metropolitan School District of Perry Township
Political districts
- Indiana's 7th congressional districtIndiana's 7th congressional districtIndiana's 7th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in the heart of the state, the district encompasses most of Marion County and Indianapolis....
- State House District 100
- State House District 86
- State House District 96
- State House District 97
- State House District 98
- State House District 99
- State Senate District 31
- State Senate District 32
- State Senate District 33
- State Senate District 34
- State Senate District 35
- State Senate District 36