Township in Indiana, United States
| Center Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Intersection of U.S. 31 and 11th Road, in Center Township | |
 Location in Marshall County | |
| Coordinates: 41°19′53″N 86°16′07″W / 41.33139°N 86.26861°W / 41.33139; -86.26861 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.79 sq mi (154.9 km) |
| • Land | 59.31 sq mi (153.6 km) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km) 0.80% |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,601 |
| • Density | 262.9/sq mi (101.5/km) |
| 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 2020 census, its population was 15,601 (up from 15,593 at 2010) and it contained 6,447 housing units.
Center Township was established in 1836.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 59.79 square miles (154.9 km), of which 59.31 square miles (153.6 km) (or 99.20%) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.2 km) (or 0.80%) is water.
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
- The Lewis and Sarah Boggs House, Jacoby Church and Cemetery, Marshall County Infirmary, and Hoham-Klinghammer-Weckerle House and Brewery Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Education
- Plymouth Community School Corporation
Center Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Plymouth Public Library in Plymouth.
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, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 29, 2009.
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
- "Census Bureau profile: Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- McDonald, Daniel (1908). A Twentieth Century History of Marshall County, Indiana, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 86.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 6/11/12 through 6/15/12. National Park Service. June 22, 2012.
- "Library Card". Plymouth Public Library. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Center Township
| Places adjacent to Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||
Center Township
| Municipalities and communities of Marshall County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| County seat: Plymouth | ||
| City |  | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |