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About the Westfield, Indiana Area
The Town of Westfield, is located just north of Indianapolis, Indiana and is situated in one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. The Town of Westfield was once a Quaker settlement and was an important link on the Underground Railroad for escaping slaves. The historic downtown area is the heart of Westfield featruing many renovated buildings and open floor businesses. The population was 11,911 at the 2006 census.
On January 1, 2008, the town of Westfield incorporated into a city with Andy Cook sworn in as the new mayor. With recent annexations in the southern part of its containing township (Washington Township) and rapid population growth in areas already occupied by the pre-existing town, the city government estimates Westfield's population to be at roughly 24,000 residents.
The Town’s economic development has followed in line with its community growth. There are proposals for residential development on all sides of town. New subdivisions offer homes in the wide range of $90,000 to over $900,000. Verizon, IMMI, and Porter Engineered Systems are among the members of Westfield's diverse corporate family that collectively employs thousand of area workers. Westfield, IN is proud of its diversified neighborhoods, industrial parks, recreational trails and parks systems, regional shopping and pro-economic development climate that fosters new and growing businesses.
Westfield, IN Schools
The Westfield Washington School Corporation educates its 4000+ students at four elementary schools, an intermediate school, a middle school, and a high school. The Westfield Washington School Corporation has gained national recognition for its excellent facilities, innovative programs, and use of technology, including the Westfield Technology Academy. Four of the schools are grouped together at a downtown campus next door to the community’s ever growing and popular library. The Westfield Public Library is regarded as one of the finest in the country. Average SAT scores are 1009; average ACT scores is 23. Median income for the Township of Washington is $65,581, with an average income of households with children of $87,082. 92.7% of Washington Township residents are high school graduates, with 50.9% being college graduates.
- Westfield High School (Grades 9-12)
- Westfield Middle School (Grades 7-8)
- Westfield Intermediate School (Grades 5-6)
- Carey Ridge Elementary (Grades K-4)
- Maple Glen Elementary School (Grades K-4)
- Oak Trace Elementary (Grades K-4)
- Shamrock Springs Elementary (Grades K-4)
- Washington Woods Elementary (Grades K-4)
- St Maria Goretti School (Private)
- Union Bible College
 
Asa Bales Park Asa Bales Park is located in downtown <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on">Westfield</st1:City> running north and south beginning at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Westfield</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Hoover Street</st1:address></st1:Street> and extending south to SR 32. This park currently has youth playground equipment at the north and south ends and a picnic shelter on the north end by <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Hoover Street</st1:address></st1:Street>. The entire park has a paved asphalt trail system that travels from <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Hoover Street</st1:address></st1:Street> on the north to SR 32 on the south. This park will have significant new park amenities constructed during the 2005-2006 timeframe as a result of a city bond that was approved in 2005. This park land was established in 1997.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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Freedom Trail Park Freedom Trail Park is located just to the west of the <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Washington</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Woods</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Elementary school</st1:PlaceType> which is located on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Grassy Branch Road</st1:address></st1:Street> in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Westfield</st1:City></st1:place>. The main entrance to the park is off of Deer Walk Trace which is accessed off of <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">East Street</st1:address></st1:Street>. This park is primarily planned for youth sports fields for active sport participation. This park land was established in 2005.<o:p></o:p>
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Hadley Park Hadley Park is located at the corner of SR 32 and <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Union Street</st1:address></st1:Street> in downtown <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Westfield</st1:City></st1:place>. This park is dedicated to Roy Hadley, a lifelong resident of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Westfield</st1:place></st1:City>, and is used for a quiet stop and rest area for local residents. The flower gardens in the park are maintained by the Hamilton County Master Gardeners. This park land was established in 1994. <o:p></o:p>
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Monon Trail The Monon Trail extension into <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Washington</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Township</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> has received an initial grant to provide the first mile of construction. This will take place in 2007. We have actively sought an additional grant to allow for the continued construction of an additional mile during that same time frame. Master Planning has been completed with consultant <st1:City w:st="on">Butler</st1:City>, Fairman, and Seufert for the entire Monon and Midland Trails through <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Washington</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Township</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p>
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Midland Trail The Midland Trail that runs east and west through <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Westfield</st1:City></st1:place> is also a priority and, where possible, developers are helping us build this east west amenity. The Midland Trail will travel directly through the downtown area adjacent to the <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Martha</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Doan</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Memorial</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Gardens</st1:PlaceType> and then travel eastward along the northern border of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Simon</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Moon</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. It will continue eastward along the southern edge of the Westfield Market Place to our eastern most border at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Gray Road</st1:address></st1:Street>.<o:p></o:p>
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Natalie Wheeler Trail The Natalie Wheeler Trail is an asphalt trail that is located on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">South Union Street</st1:address></st1:Street> and connects the downtown area of <st1:City w:st="on">Westfield</st1:City> with the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Hamilton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cool</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Creek</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> located on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">151st Street</st1:address></st1:Street>. This trail was completed in 2004. <o:p></o:p>
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Quaker Park Quaker Park is located off of SR 32 south of the city's <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Public</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Safety</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Building</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> which is located on SR 32 at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Dartown Road</st1:address></st1:Street>. This park currently has youth playground equipment and a shelter for picnicking. A portion of the future Midland Trail is constructed through <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Quaker</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and will become part of the extended Midland Trail that will join the Monon to the east and extend westward toward the Boone County Line. This park will have significant new park amenities constructed during the 2005-2006 timeframe as a result of a town bond that was approved in 2005. This park land was established in 1997.<o:p></o:p>
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Simon Moon Park Simon Moon Park is located adjacent to our Westfield Public Works Department on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">171st street</st1:address></st1:Street> between <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Carey Road</st1:address></st1:Street> and <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">South Union Street</st1:address></st1:Street>. This park will be developed as an active park with playing fields and pavilions for picnicking and family activities. There is currently play equipment at the far west end of the park for both toddlers and younger children and a pavilion for picnicking. This park will be adjacent and accessible to the Midland Trail that is on the northern border of this property. This Midland Trail will eventually be built and extend to Noblesville on the East and to the Monon Trail to the west. This park land was established in 1999.<o:p></o:p>
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During what great land boom (1919) did investors pay up to $25,000 for lots that had not yet been dredged up from the ocean?
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The Florida Land Boom--Carl Fisher founded Miami Beach that year and brought hundreds of investors to the state. |
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