Lafayette Township is one of fourteen
townships in
Madison County,
Indiana
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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,275 and it contained 2,379 housing units.
Lafayette Township was organized in 1836.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Cities, towns, villages
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Anderson (north edge)
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Frankton (south half)
Unincorporated towns
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North Anderson at
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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Major highways
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Indiana State Road 9
Airports and landing strips
* H and R Skylane Airport
Education
* Anderson Community School Corporation
* Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Lafayette Township residents may obtain a free library card from the North Madison County Public Library System with branches in Elwood, Frankton, and Summitville.
Political districts
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Indiana's 6th congressional district
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* State House District 36
* State Senate District 25
References
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United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line ShapefilesIndianaMap
External links
Indiana Township Association
United Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Madison County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana