WESTFIELD : www.westfieldtown.org
 
OVERVIEW
The town of Westfield was founded in 1834 by Quakers moving from North Carolina. Its roots are well-respected and celebrated still today, including those associated with the Civil War’s Underground Railroad. A haven for new business, both large and small, Westfield’s economy is a successful mix of manufacturing, retailing, and other office and warehouse sites.

Westfield is an attractive community for many first-time home buyers as well as life-long residents. It offers affordable living options such as apartments and traditional-style homes on rural roads in addition to large custom homes and golf villas for higher-income families and individuals. The area’s average home prices are between $135,000 and over $400,000.
LOCATION
The town of Westfield is 18 miles north of downtown Indianapolis and 8 miles north of I-465 at the junction of US 31 and State Road 32. Westfield is 6 miles west of Noblesville, the Hamilton County seat.
POPULATION (figures based on 2000 Census)
City : 9,293
County : 182,740 - Hamilton County
UTILITIES
Electric : Cinergy 800-521-2232
Gas : Citizens Gas of Westfield 317-896-2581
Water : Municipal Water Works 317-896-5452
Telephone : AT&T 800-742-8771
GOVERNMENT
Facts : In 1834, the town of Westfield was a thriving village consisting of 800 inhabitants. Simon Moon, the first settler, established his residence in what is now the center of town.
Fire Westfield has a Quaker background, as it was influenced by the Quaker Friends Church.
Library : The town of Westfield is governed by a 5-member Town Council and a Clerk/Treasurer, both elected to 4-year terms.
Fire Washington Township, in which Westfield is located, elects one member of the Board of Trustees, and elects a 3-member Advisory Board to the 4-year terms.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Police : Westfield Police Department - Consists of 19 full-time officers and 3 detectives offering 24-hour protection. 317-896-5236
Police : Hamilton County Sheriff's Department 317-773-1872
  Indiana State Police 800-225-8576
317-897-6220
317-653-4114
Fire Department : Westfield Fire Department - Along with Washington Township Fire Department, Westfield has 2 stations and 31 full-time firefighters. 317-896-2704
Post Office : United States Post Office 800-275-8777
Library : Westfield Public Library
317-896-9391
Chamber : Westfield Chamber of Commerce 317-896-2378
MEDICAL (E)=Emergency Number
Local : Riverview Hospital 395 Westfield
Noblesville, IN
317-773-0760
800-523-6001
Indianapolis : Indiana University Hospital 550 University
317-274-5000
Indianapolis : St. Vincent Hospital 2001 W. 86th St.
317-338-2121 (E)
317-338-2345
Indianapolis : St. Vincent Women's Hospital -Indianapolis 8111 Township Line Rd.
317-415-8111
  Community Hospitals East
317-355-1411
North
317-621-6262
South
317-887-7000
NEWSPAPERS
Local : Westfield Enterprise 317-598-6397
Local : Carmel/Noblesville Daily Ledger 317-773-1210
Indianapolis : Indianapolis Star 317-444-4000
Indianapolis : Indianapolis Business Journal 317-634-6200
AIRPORTS
Indianapolis : Indianapolis International Airport Call specific airlines
SCHOOLS (Various private and parochial schools also serve this area)
Websites : Department of Education 317-272-2920
Websites : www.wws.k12.in.us 317-272-2920
Elementary : Carey Ridge Elementary 317-896-2841 x6200
Elementary : Oak Trace Elementary 317-896-2841 x6400
Elementary : Shamrock Springs Elementary 317-896-2841 x 6600
Elementary : Washington Elementary 317-896-2841 x 5500
Middle School / Intermediate : Westfield Middle School 317-896-2841 x 4400
Junior High : Westfield Intermediate 317-896-2841 x 3300
High School : Westfield High School 317-896-2841 x 7700
CHURCHES
Christ United Methodist 318 N. Union
317-896-5559
Eagle Creek Evangelical Friends 18103 Eagletown
317-896-3191
First Baptist Church of Westfield 3205 E. St.Rd. 32
317-867-2808
Hortonville Friends Route 4
Sheridan, IN
317-758-5698
Little Eagle Creek Christian 15642 Little Eagle Creek
317-896-5582
Maple Park Wesleyan 18515 N. Union
317-896-3372
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 14598 Oak Ridge
317-846-3475
St. Maria Goretti 17104 Spring Mill
317-896-5582
The Church of Praise 17716 Eagletown
317-896-9086
Westfield Friends 324 S. Union
317-896-9233
RECREATION
Morse Reservoir is nearby offering water sports of all kinds and the Conner Prairie Living History Museum is just a few miles away. The Buckeye Campground and Hillside Beach Club are also not far away with facilities that include a campground, picnic area, swimming beach, water slide and fishing.
Information courtesy of the F.C. Tucker Company, Inc.
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