Columbus Township is one of twelve townships in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 45,578 and it contained 20,516 housing units.[2]
Columbus Township | |
|---|---|
 The D.W. Heagy Farmhouse, a historic site in the township | |
 Location in Bartholomew County | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′42″N 85°56′06″W / 39.21167°N 85.93500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 55.61 sq mi (144.0 km2) |
| • Land | 54.94 sq mi (142.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.66 sq mi (1.7 km2) 1.19% |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 51,310 |
| • Density | 829.5/sq mi (320.3/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47201, 47203 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453243 |
History
editThe David Aikens House, D.W. Heagy Farm, New Hope Bridge, and James Marr House and Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
Geography
editAccording to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 55.61 square miles (144.0 km2), of which 54.94 square miles (142.3 km2) (or 98.80%) is land and 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) (or 1.19%) is water.[2] Camp Atterbury borders the township to the northwest.
Cities, towns, villages
edit- Columbus (south three-quarters)
Unincorporated communities
edit- Corn Brook
- East Columbus
- Everroad Park
- Forest Park
- Garden City
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
edit- German Township (north)
- Flat Rock Township (northeast)
- Clay Township (east)
- Rock Creek Township (east)
- Sand Creek Township (southeast)
- Wayne Township (south)
- Ohio Township (southwest)
- Harrison Township (west)
Cemeteries
editThe township contains these five cemeteries: Carter, Garland Brook, Lambert, Mount Pleasant and Thompson.
Major highways
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Airports and landing strips
edit- Bartholomew County Hospital Airport
Rivers
editLakes
edit- Crystal Lake
- Long Lake
- Terrace Lake
- Wood Lake
Landmarks
edit- Clifty Creek Park
- Donner Park
- Lincoln Park
- Noblitt Park
- Mill Race Park
School districts
edit- Bartholomew County School Corporation
Political districts
edit- Indiana's 6th congressional district
- State House District 57
- State House District 59
- State House District 65
- State Senate District 41
References
edit- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
External links
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