Center Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 45,776, up from 45,275 in 2010.
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 2023, the trustee is Andrew Durham, and the board members are Tom Cleaver Jr, Linda Koontz, and Debra Rahe. .
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
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 Indiana University Kokomo Indiana Wesleyan University Kokomo Campus Ivy Tech Community College 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