Lafayette Township is one of fourteen

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in Madison County,

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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

* Anderson (north edge) * Frankton (south half)

Unincorporated towns

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Cemeteries

The township contains Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Major highways

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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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* State House District 36 * State Senate District 25

References

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United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

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External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

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