Center Township is one of eleven

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in Howard County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 45,275 and it contained 22,736 housing units.

History

Center Township was named from its position at the geographical center of Howard County. Townships have been an integral part of Indiana government since the 1857 constitution. Each township elects an executive officer-the trustee, and three legislative officers- members of the township board. Each serve four year terms. Currently, as of 2019, the trustee is Dr. Robert A Lee, and the board members are Natalie Guest, Linda Koontz, and Steve Geiselman. The next election of officers will be in November 2022.

Geography

Cities and towns

* Kokomo (vast majority)

Unincorporated towns

* Darrough Chapel * Shambaugh Siding (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* Howard Township (northeast) * Taylor Township (southeast) * Harrison Township (southwest) * Clay Township (northwest)

Major highways

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Demographics

2010 Census

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.77%) is land and (or 0.23%) is water.

Cemeteries

The township contains two operational cemeteries: Crown Point and Memorial Park. The township also maintains Puckett Cemetery at the corner of Malfalfa Rd & Sycamore St and a small cemetery at the corner of Berkley Rd and Markland Ave.

Libraries

*Kokomo-Howard County Main Branch Library, in Kokomo

Schools

See main article Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation School's outside of the above school district in Center Township include:

Colleges

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Indiana Wesleyan University Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is a private evangelical Christian university headquartered in Marion, Indiana, and affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. It is the largest private university in Indiana. The university system includes IWU—Mari ...

Kokomo Campus *

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* Purdue College of Technology

Private Schools

There is also 5 private schools in Center Township

References

*
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

Center Township of Howard County, Indiana
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