Pike Township, Marion County, Indiana
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Pike Township is one of the nine township
s of Marion County
, Indiana
, United States
, North America
, located in the northwestern portion of the county. The entire township is administratively part of Indianapolis
, although a portion of the included town of Clermont
lies in the southwest corner. As of 2000, Pike Township had a population of 71,465 living in an area of approximately 107 km²
(41.5 mi²). The Metropolitan School District of Pike Township
nearly covers the township, but a small area in the south is within the Indianapolis Public Schools
system. The private Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
is also in this township. In 2008, the township had an estimated population of 74,115.
Pike Township is home to Eagle Creek Park
and Lafayette Square Mall
. The National FFA Organization
, Kiwanis International
, Dow AgroSciences
, Klipsch Audio Technologies
, Cheever Racing
, and the Indianapolis Colts
have their headquarters here. The north junction of I-65 and I-465 is in this township. I-74 also runs through the southwest corner, but has no exits here.
Famous residents include several Indianapolis Colts
players and IRL drivers including Darren Manning
and Joseph Addai
, among others.
Township
The word township is used to refer to different kinds of settlements in different countries. Township is generally associated with an urban area. However there are many exceptions to this rule. In Australia, the United States, and Canada, they may be settlements too small to be considered urban...
s of Marion County
Marion County, Indiana
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 903,393, making it the largest county in the state and 55th most populated county in the country, greater than the population of six states. The county seat is Indianapolis, the state capital and...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, located in the northwestern portion of the county. The entire township is administratively part of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, although a portion of the included town of Clermont
Clermont, Indiana
Clermont is a town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,356 at the 2010 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is legally part of Indianapolis, while retaining a...
lies in the southwest corner. As of 2000, Pike Township had a population of 71,465 living in an area of approximately 107 km²
1 E8 m²
To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, listed below are areas between 100 km2 and 1000 km2. See also areas of other orders of magnitude.* Areas less than 100 km2* 100 km2 is equal to:** 1 E+8 m²...
(41.5 mi²). The Metropolitan School District of Pike Township
Metropolitan School District of Pike Township
The Metropolitan School District of Pike Township is a school district in the northwest corner Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1937 for grades K-12, the district is relatively diverse, with a 60% nonwhite student population, with over 400 international students who represent 41...
nearly covers the township, but a small area in the south is within the Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools, abbreviated locally as IPS, is the largest school district in Indianapolis as well as in the state of Indiana with 33,372 students enrolled in 2009-2010...
system. The private Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is a private college preparatory school founded by the Jesuits and located on the northwest side of Indianapolis. It is a part of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus and geographically located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis.Brebeuf...
is also in this township. In 2008, the township had an estimated population of 74,115.
Pike Township is home to Eagle Creek Park
Eagle Creek Park
Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis, and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. It is located at 7840 W. 56th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana and covers approximately 1,400 acres of a reservoir and 3,900 acres of land. There are about 10 miles of paths within...
and Lafayette Square Mall
Lafayette Square Mall
Lafayette Square Mall is a shopping center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Developed in 1968 by Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., the mall is managed by Jones Lang LaSalle and owned by Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. The majority of its anchor stores are vacant; Burlington Coat Factory, Shoppers World, and America's...
. The National FFA Organization
National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education...
, Kiwanis International
Kiwanis
Kiwanis International is an international, coeducational service club founded in 1915. It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Current membership is 240,000 members in 7,700 clubs in 80 nations...
, Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company specializing in not only agricultural chemicals such as pesticides, but also seeds and biotechnology solutions. The company is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States...
, Klipsch Audio Technologies
Klipsch
Klipsch Audio Technologies is an American loudspeaker company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in Hope, Arkansas in 1946 as 'Klipsch and Associates' by Paul W...
, Cheever Racing
Cheever Racing
Cheever Racing was an auto racing team founded in 1996 by Eddie Cheever as Team Cheever in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series. They fielded a car for Cheever for much of its existence, but occasionally ran two cars, almost always for the Indianapolis 500...
, and the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
have their headquarters here. The north junction of I-65 and I-465 is in this township. I-74 also runs through the southwest corner, but has no exits here.
Famous residents include several Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
players and IRL drivers including Darren Manning
Darren Manning
Darren Manning is a motor racing driver, most recently racing in the IRL IndyCar Series for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.-Early career:...
and Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
, among others.