Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Lafayette Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,275 and it contained 2,379 housing units.[2]
Country
United States
United StatesElevation873 ft (266 m)
ZIP codes
46001, 46011, 46012, 46044
GNIS feature ID0453532
Lafayette Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Madison County | |
| Coordinates: 40°10′43″N 85°43′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.29 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.29 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,102 |
| • Density | 149.5/sq mi (57.7/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46001, 46011, 46012, 46044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453532 |
Lafayette Township was organized in 1836.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.29 square miles (91.4 km2), all land.[2]
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
- Florida at 40.160319°N 85.710254°W
- Linwood at 40.193652°N 85.681643°W
- North Anderson at 40.135319°N 85.678032°W
- Prosperity at 40.179208°N 85.671920°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Major highways
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.[4]
Political districts
- Indiana's 6th congressional district
- State House District 36
- State Senate District 25