Lincoln Township, Hendricks County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Lincoln Township is one of twelve townships in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 28,665.[2]
Lincoln Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Hendricks County | |
| Coordinates: 39°49′47″N 86°22′56″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Organized | 1863 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.92 sq mi (61.94 km2) |
| • Land | 23.8 sq mi (61.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.093 sq mi (0.24 km2) 0.39% |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 34,773 |
| • Density | 1,203/sq mi (464.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 453570 |
| Website | mylincolntownship.com |
History
Lincoln Township was organized in 1863.[3]
Geography
Lincoln Township covers an area of 23.91 square miles (61.9 km2); of this, 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) or 0.39 percent is water. The streams of Bullard Creek, Hughes Branch and West Fork White Lick Creek run through this township.
Cities and towns
- Brownsburg (southeast three-quarters)
Unincorporated towns
- Clermont Heights
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Brown Township (north)
- Pike Township, Marion County (east)
- Wayne Township, Marion County (southeast)
- Washington Township (south)
- Middle Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains twelve cemeteries: Bell, Brown, Brownsburg, Greenlawn, Hoadley, Lingeman, McDaniels, Prebster, Saint Malachy East, Turpin, Walker and Ward (historical).
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Brownsburg Airport
Education
It is within the Brownsburg Community School Corporation.[4]
Lincoln Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Brownsburg Public Library in Brownsburg.[5]