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Avon Information
Located in Washington Township in eastern Hendericks County, thirteen miles west of down town Indianapolis. Avon has a rich heritage which has developed from a predominantly farm community to an area of single family residences and service industry. Within Washington Township, there is now a blend of single family residences and farms in addition to a growing number of businesses. The township has grown significantly in the last three decades and approximately 18,000 persons reside in the township now, compared with only 2,303 residents in 1950. Washington Township currently enjoys the distinction of being one of the fastest growing townships in Indiana.

Avon is a newly formed town and promises to enhance the township, attract business and industry and generally promises to provide an identity to Avon residents. The future looks bright for Avon because of its location and high quality of life.

Throughout its history, the community has given outstanding support in providing the needed facilities and programs for its students. Civic groups and parent organizations contribute extensively to the local schools.

The close proximity of the area to Indianapolis provides easy access to the well-developed interstate system.


For other useful links, please select from the following:

City of Avon
Avon Public Library
Avon Public Schools
Avon Chamber of Commerce
Avon Soccer


Population
City: 10,000+

Township: 135,000+

County: 123,476
(figures based on 2004 Census)


Utilities
  • Electric
Idianapolis Power & Light (317) 261-8222

Duke Energy 1-800-521-2232

Hendricks Power Cooperative (317) 745-5473

  • Gas
Indiana Gas Company 1-800-777-2060

  • Water & Sewage
Some private sewage plants in subdivisions, mostly private septic systems.

  • Telephone
Ameritech (317) 556-4000


Public Services
  • Police
Hendricks County Sheriff, (317) 745-6464; Avon Police Dept. (317) 272-4485
  • Fire Department
2 stations, 42 fire fighters, 16 full-time 24 hours a-day paramedic service with 3 ambulances. Emergency 911 or (317) 272-2155
  • Library
The Avon/Washington Township Library is an attractive 20,363 square foot buildiong with a complete complement of library services, including the Jessie Thomas Community Room, free of charge to organizations with 25% membership in Washington Township, 498 North State Road 267, Avon, Indiana 46123

Medical
  • Local
Hendricks Community Hospital
l000 East Main, Danville
(317) 745-4451


Hendricks Regional Health
(317) 745-4553

  • Indianapolis
Indiana University Hospital
550 University Blvd.
(317) 274-5000

Community Hospitals
East: (317) 355-1411
North: (317) 621-6262
South: (317) 887-7000

St. Vincent Hospital
2001 West 86th Street
(317) 338-2121 (emergency)
(317) 338-2345 (non-emergency)


Newspapers
  • Local
Hendricks County Flyer (317) 839-5129
  • Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star (317) 633-9211

Indianapolis Business Journal (317) 634-6200


Airports
  • Indianapolis
Indianapolis International Airport (call specific airline)



Schools
Avon Intermediate School
East
(317) 272-3120
West
(317) 272-8700

Hickory Elementary
(317) 272-8400

Maple Elementary
(317) 272-7709

Pine Tree Elementary
(317) 272-3110

Sycamore Elementary
(317) 272-3136

White Oak Elementary
(317) 272-4859

Avon Middle School
(317) 272-0128

Avon High School
(317) 272-2586

Avon School Corporation
(317) 272-2920

Various private and parochial schools also serve the area.


Recreation
Seventy-five acre Washington Township Park offers nature trails and other facilities. There are several ball parks and golf courses located nearby. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Avon Junior Athletic Association for Little League, Football, Soccer and Basketball.
 
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