Center Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 25,819 and it contained 10,909 housing units.
History
Center Township was organized in 1831. It was named from its position at the geographical center of Hancock County.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.18%) is land and (or 0.82%) is water. Lakes in this township include Roberts Lake. The stream of Little Brandywine Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns
Greenfield (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns
Bowman Acres
Cooper Corner
Maxwell
Riley
Sugar Hills
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
Green Township (north) Jackson Township (east) Blue River Township (southeast) Brandywine Township (south) Sugar Creek Township (southwest) Buck Creek Township (west) Vernon Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains eleven cemeteries: Alford, Barrett, Caldwell, Cooper, Hinchman, Mount Carmel, Park, Pratt, Reeves, Sugar Creek and Willet.