Center Township, Howard County, Indiana


Center Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, 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

2010 Census

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and 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

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

Colleges

There is also 5 private schools in Center Township