Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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
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
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
 (2020)[1]
 • Total51,310
 • Density829.5/sq mi (320.3/km2)
ZIP codes
47201, 47203
GNIS feature ID0453243

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.[3]

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.[2] Camp Atterbury borders the township to the northwest.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated communities

(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
  • Driftwood River
  • Flatrock River

Lakes
  • Crystal Lake
  • Long Lake
  • Terrace Lake
  • Wood Lake

Landmarks
  • Clifty Creek Park
  • Donner Park
  • Lincoln Park
  • Noblitt Park
  • Mill Race Park

School districts
  • Bartholomew County School Corporation

Political districts

References
  1. "Census Bureau profile: Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  2. "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.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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