Center (originally called Tampico) is an

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in Taylor Township, Howard County,

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. Center is a suburb of Kokomo and is a part of the

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History

Center was laid out in 1852. It was originally named Tampico, after the Mexican port, but because there is another Tampico in Jackson County it was renamed Centre (later Center) for its central location in the county.

Education

Center is served by the Taylor Community Schools Corporatio

Taylor High School competes in the

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for athletics.

Geography

Center is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Howard County, Indiana Kokomo, Indiana metropolitan area Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{HowardCountyIN-geo-stub