Center Township, Hancock County, Indiana
| Center Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Hancock County |
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| Coordinates: 39°48′58″N 85°46′30″W / 39.81611°N 85.77500°WCoordinates: 39°48′58″N 85°46′30″W / 39.81611°N 85.77500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.44 sq mi (138.4 km2) |
| • Land | 53 sq mi (140 km2) |
| • Water | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km2) 0.82% |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 25,819 |
| • Density | 487.2/sq mi (188.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453180 |
Center Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 25,819 and it contained 10,909 housing units.
Center Township was organized in 1831. It was named from its position at the geographical center of Hancock County.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 53.44 square miles (138.4 km2), of which 53 square miles (140 km2) (or 99.18%) is land and 0.44 square miles (1.1 km2) (or 0.82%) is water. Lakes in this township include Roberts Lake. The stream of Little Brandywine Creek runs through this township.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains eleven cemeteries: Alford, Barrett, Caldwell, Cooper, Hinchman, Mount Carmel, Park, Pratt, Reeves, Sugar Creek and Willet.
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