Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana
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The D.W. Heagy Farmhouse, a historic site in the township
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
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| • 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 (2010) | |
| • Total | 45,578 |
| • Density | 829.5/sq mi (320.3/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47201, 47203 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453243 |
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.[1]
Contents
History
The 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.[2]
Geography
According 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.[1] Camp Atterbury borders the township to the northwest.
Cities, towns, villages
- Columbus (south three-quarters)
Unincorporated towns
- Corn Brook
- East Columbus
- Everroad Park
- Flat Rock Park
- Forest Park
- Garden City
- Lowell
- North Columbus
- Parkside
- Riverview Acres
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- 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
The township contains these five cemeteries: Carter, Garland Brook, Lambert, Mount Pleasant and Thompson.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Bartholomew County Hospital Airport
Rivers
Lakes
- Crystal Lake
- Long Lake
- Terrace Lake
- Wood Lake
Landmarks
- Clifty Creek Park
- Donner Park
- Lincoln Park
- Noblitt Park
School districts
- Bartholomew County School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 6th congressional district
- State House District 57
- State House District 59
- State House District 65
- State Senate District 41
References
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
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Municipalities and communities of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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