Center Township, Starke County, Indiana
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Center Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Starke County | |
| Coordinates: 41°18′11″N 86°38′20″W / 41.30306°N 86.63889°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Starke |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.34 sq mi (94.1 km2) |
| • Land | 36.34 sq mi (94.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,131 |
| • Density | 171.4/sq mi (66.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 46534 |
| Area code | 574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453193 |
Center Township is one of nine townships in Starke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3] As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,131 (down from 6,229 at 2010[4]) and it contained 2,371 housing units.
Cities, towns, villages
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.34 square miles (94.1 km2), all land.[4]
- Knox (the county seat)
Unincorporated towns
- Brems at 41°20′21″N 86°41′51″W / 41.339208°N 86.697517°W
- Indian Hill at 41°19′31″N 86°41′00″W / 41.32532°N 86.68335°W
- Toto at 41°15′34″N 86°41′53″W / 41.259485°N 86.698071°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Davis Township (north)
- Oregon Township (northeast)
- Washington Township (east)
- North Bend Township (southeast)
- California Township (south)
- Wayne Township (southwest)
- Jackson Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Crown Hill, Oak Grove and Oak Park.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Starke County Airport
- Wilson Airport
Landmarks
- Wythougan Park
School districts
- Knox Community School Corporation
