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MARION COUNTY, Indiana
History <-> Genealogy

*First created in 1822.
*County seat: Indianapolis.
Located in central Indiana.
*Cities, Towns & Communities include: Indianapolis, Acton, Augusta, Allisonville, Avalon Hills, Beech Grove, Ben Davis, Brendonwood, Bridgeport, Broadmoor, Broad Ripple, Camby, Castleton, Chapel Hill, Cumberland, Drexel Gardens, Eagledale, Edgewood, Fairwood Hills, Five Points, Galader Station, Glenns Valley, Grandview, Highwoods, Irvington, Ivy Hills, Julietta, Keystone Manor, Lawrence, Legendary Hills, Lindenwood, Lynhurst, Mars Hill, Maywood, Millersville, Meridian Hills, New Augusta, Nora, Oaklandon, Ravenswood, Rocky Ripple, Snacks, Southport, Speedway, Sunshine Gardens, Traders Point, Tremont, Valley Mills, Wanamaker, Warren Hills, Warren Park,  West Newton, Williams Creek and Wynnedale.

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Select from the TOWN list above to learn which township the community is located in, and view information and links specific to that area.
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Townships in Marion County
(North = Top)

The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.

Pike Township

Washington Township

Lawrence Township

Wayne Township

Center Township

Warren Township

Decatur Township

Perry Township

Franklin Township

Surrounding Counties:
 WNW = Boone County, IN    N =  Hamilton County, IN
W = Hendricks County, IN     MARION COUNTY     E = Hancock County, IN
 SW = Morgan County, IN   S = Johnson County, IN  SE = Shelby County, IN

MARION COUNTY, INDIANA
Established in 1822, from Delaware New Purchase; County seat is Indianapolis.

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Marion County Communities - Townships in Marion County
The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships.

Center Township communities include:  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.


Decatur Township communities include:  Camby, Valley Mills and West Newton.  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.


Franklin Township communities include:  Acton, Galader Station and Wanamaker.  The community of Five Points is situated on the Warren - Franklin township line.  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.

Lawrence Township communities include:  Avalon Hills, Brendonwood, Castleton, Fairwood Hills, Lawrence and Oaklandon.  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.

Perry Township communities include:  Beech Grove, Edgewood, Glenns Valley, Lindenwood, Perry Manor, Rosedale Hills and Southport.  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.


Pike Township communities include:  Augusta, Legendary Hills, Snacks and Traders Point.  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.


Warren Township communities include:  Cumberland, Irvington, Julietta, Warren Hills and Warren Park.  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.

Washington Township communities include:  Allisonville, Broadmoor, Broad Ripple, Grandview, Highwoods, Ivy Hills, Meridian Hills, Nora, Ravenswood, Rocky Ripple, Shore Acres, Williams Creek and Wynnedale.  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.


Wayne Township communities include:  Ben Davis, Bridgeport, Chapel Hill, Eagledale, Keystone Manor, Lynhurst, Mars Hill, Maywood, Speedway, Sterling Heights,  and Tremont.  The City of Indianapolis presently extends into all Marion County Townships, with the downtown center being in Center Township.

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Researching onsite, and with the vast resources of the Allen County Public Library, holding one of the largest genealogical collections in North America.  Search the Library's online catalogue to see some of the printed resources available for a location or topic.


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