Columbus Township
Township
The D.W. Heagy Farmhouse, a historic site in the township
The D.W. Heagy Farmhouse, a historic site in the township
Location in Bartholomew County
Location in Bartholomew County
Coordinates: 39°12′42″N 85°56′06″W / 39.21167°N 85.93500°W / 39.21167; -85.93500
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBartholomew
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total55.61 sq mi (144.0 km2)
 • Land54.94 sq mi (142.3 km2)
 • Water0.66 sq mi (1.7 km2)  1.19%
Elevation
617 ft (188 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total45,578
 • Density829.5/sq mi (320.3/km2)
ZIP codes
47201, 47203
GNIS feature ID0453243

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]

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

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these five cemeteries: Carter, Garland Brook, Lambert, Mount Pleasant and Thompson.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Rivers

Lakes

Landmarks

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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