Lafayette Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,275 and it contained 2,379 housing units.
Lafayette Township was organized in 1836.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Cities, towns, villages Anderson (north edge) Frankton (south half)
Unincorporated towns Florida at Linwood at North Anderson at Prosperity at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries The township contains Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Major highways Indiana State Road 9
Airports and landing strips H and R Skylane Airport
Education Anderson Community School Corporation Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Lafayette Township residents may obtain a free library card from the North Madison County Public Library System with branches in Elwood, Frankton, and Summitville.
Political districts Indiana's 6th congressional district State House District 36 State Senate District 25
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles IndianaMap
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana City-Data.com page for Lafayette Township Lafayette Township history