Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Columbus Township is one of twelve townships in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 45,578 and it contained 20,516 housing units.

History
The David Aikens House, D.W. Heagy Farm, New Hope Bridge, and James Marr House and Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 55.61 sqmi, of which 54.94 sqmi (or 98.80%) is land and 0.66 sqmi (or 1.19%) is water. Camp Atterbury borders the township to the northwest.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Columbus (south three-quarters)

Unincorporated communities
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Corn Brook
 * East Columbus
 * Everroad Park
 * Forest Park
 * Garden City

Adjacent townships

 * German Township (north)
 * Flat Rock Township (northeast)
 * Clay Township (east)
 * Rock Creek Township (east)
 * Sand Creek Township (southeast)
 * Wayne Township (south)
 * Ohio Township (southwest)
 * Harrison Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Carter, Garland Brook, Lambert, Mount Pleasant and Thompson.

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-65.svg|25px]] Interstate 65
 * [[Image:US 31.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 31
 * [[Image:Indiana 7.svg|25px]] State Road 7
 * [[Image:Indiana 9.svg|25px]] State Road 9
 * [[Image:Indiana 11.svg|25px]] State Road 11
 * [[Image:Indiana 46.svg|25px]] State Road 46

Airports and landing strips

 * Bartholomew County Hospital Airport

Rivers

 * Driftwood River
 * Flatrock River

Lakes

 * Crystal Lake
 * Long Lake
 * Terrace Lake
 * Wood Lake

Landmarks

 * Clifty Creek Park
 * Donner Park
 * Lincoln Park
 * Noblitt Park
 * Mill Race Park

School districts

 * Bartholomew County School Corporation

Political districts

 * Indiana's 6th congressional district
 * State House District 57
 * State House District 59
 * State House District 65
 * State Senate District 41